He had been nominated for the task by International University Sport Federation (FISU) volleyball technical delegate Melanie Sanford.

The appointment continues an association with the World University Games dating back to 1987 when, he was manager of the British women's team.

"I was delighted when I was nominated and I jumped at the chance," Barry said.

Previously, Barry had been a member of the international jury or jury present at every University Games from 2005 to 2015, overseeing more than 175 matches.

He also served as chairman of British University Volleyball.

"My ambition was always to try to get back to the FISU Games, where I had learned my trade, and made so many friends and contacts," Barry added.

"I appreciate the opportunities that being a technical delegate bring, it is long travel, and very long hours working at events, usually 14 to 16 hour days, but it enables me to see and be involved in high level volleyball and, hopefully, bring some new knowledge, experience or ideas back to help volleyball in England."

His tasks will include supervising training courts and warm up areas.

Barry is also to carry out inspections of the courts and equipment before each match.

He is additionally responsible for validating player eligibility and ensuring that uniforms comply with regulations.

The men's competition is set to feature 24 teams and 16 sides will contest the women's tournament.

Competition is to be held at the Xipu Campus Gymnasium, Southwest Jiaotong University.

The Games which were postponed from 2021 because of the COVID-19 pandemic are scheduled to open on July 28.

Volleyball is set to run from July 29 to August 7.