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Heckford's World Championships 2025 appointment

Heckford's World Championships 2025 appointment

Nick Heckford has been appointed as a challenge referee for the FIVB Men’s World Championships 2025.  

The Volleyball England Working Group Lead and Hall of Fame member will fly out to officiate at the event on Manila, Philippines, which will be held from 12th to 28th September 2025. 

A total of 64 matches will be staged across the 17 days of competition. 

Among the nations competing will be Pairs 2024 Olympics medallists Ffrance (gold), Poland (silver) and USA (bronze) as well as the likes of Italy, Brazil, Japan and the host country. 

K-Pop group BOYNEXTDOOR will be the headline performers at the opening ceremony on 12th September at Mall of Asia Arena.