Two medal events were scheduled to be contested: a men's and women's tournament. A total of 132 athletes (60 athletes–5 teams for men and 72 athletes–6 teams for women) competed in the events. Both tournaments were open competitions without age restrictions.[2]
Argentina and Colombia were the defending champions of the South American Games men's and women's volleyball events. Argentina had won all previous men's tournament but did not take part in this edition while Colombia had won the women's tournament in the Cochabamba 2018 edition.
Chile and Peru won the gold medal in the men's and women's events respectively.[3][4]
Participating nations
A total of 6 ODESUR nations registered teams for the volleyball events. Each nation was able to enter a maximum of 24 athletes (one team of 12 players per gender).[2] Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, hosts Paraguay and Peru participated in both men's and women's tournament. Argentina participated in the women's tournament.