World ParaVolley joins Paralympic Movement leaders at IPC Membership Gathering in Berlin

Posted on 9 November 2026 Posted By: WPV Communications Categories: Uncategorised

Three days of discussion, connection and collaboration came to a close in Berlin as World ParaVolley joined more than 250 leaders from across the Paralympic Movement for the IPC Membership Gathering.

The Gathering brought together representatives from National Paralympic Committees, International Federations and other members of the Paralympic Movement to exchange ideas, discuss priorities and look ahead to the next phase of development.

World ParaVolley was represented in Berlin by President Jürgen Schrapp and General Secretary Elvira Stinissen, with members of the wider ParaVolley community also participating in different capacities.

World ParaVolley Athlete Representative Heidi Peters attended representing the Canadian Paralympic Committee, while ParaVolley Africa President Ehab Hassanein represented the Egyptian Paralympic Committee.

Across the three days, discussions covered activity and progress over the past 12 months, the renewed IPC Strategic Plan for 2027–2030, classification and priorities for the wider Paralympic Movement.

For World ParaVolley, the Gathering also provided an important opportunity to strengthen relationships across the Movement, reconnect with existing member countries and hold conversations with potential new members and fellow International Federations.

IPC President Andrew Parsons also highlighted his visit to the 2026 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships in Hangzhou during the Gathering another reminder of the growing connections between ParaVolley and the wider Paralympic Movement.

With conversations continuing beyond Berlin, World ParaVolley looks forward to building on the relationships and opportunities created during three productive days together.