The 27th General Assembly of the Balkan Volleyball Association (BVA) was held today at the Hills Hotel in Sarajevo, with representatives from 10 of the 11 BVA member countries in attendance.
The Assembly was officially opened by BVA President Milutin Popović, while the participants were also addressed by CEV President Roko Sikirić and Anita Glibić, President of the Volleyball Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Special guest on Assembly was Frane Žanić, president of Volleyball Federation Croatia.
BVA General Secretary Nilüfer Shimonsky presented the BVA activity report and the financial report, both of which were unanimously adopted by the Assembly.
During the Assembly, Georgios Karampetsos (Greece) was elected as the new President of the Balkan Volleyball Association, while Petar Jovanovski (North Macedonia) was elected Vice President.
The Assembly also confirmed the dates and organizers of the Balkan Championships for 2026, with the final list of participating teams to be completed by 1 April 2026.
The 28th General Assembly of the Balkan Volleyball Association will be held in Greece.
Balkan Championships 2026 – Calendar and Organizers
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U18 Women (born 2009 and after)
Organizer: Albania
Dates: 19–23 June 2026
(Preparation tournament before the ECH Finals) -
U18 Men (born 2009 and after)
Organizer: Montenegro
Dates: 25–29 June 2026
(Preparation tournament before the ECH Finals) -
U16 Women (born 2012 and after)
Organizer: Greece
Period: 15 July – 31 August 2026 -
U16 Men (born 2012 and after)
Organizer: To be determined
Period: 15 July – 31 August 2026 -
U17 Women (born 2010 and after)
Organizer: Kosovo
Dates: 21–25 July 2026 -
U17 Men (born 2010 and after)
Organizer: Albania
Dates: 4–8 August 2026 -
U20 Women – 1st Round Qualification & Balkan Championship (born 2008 and after)
Organizer: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Dates: 19–23 August 2026 -
U20 Men – 1st Round Qualification & Balkan Championship (born 2008 and after)
Organizer: Bulgaria
Dates: 25–29 August 2026
