Rwanda reveal zonal qualifier squads as six uncapped players called up

NPC Rwanda has announced their 28-strong athlete delegation for the upcoming ParaVolley Africa Sitting Volleyball Zone Championships, with six uncapped players making coach Mossad Elaiuty’s final cut. Marcianne Mahoro and Yvonne Imanishimwe have been called up to join the Liliane Mukobwankawe-skippered women’s team, while Janvier Sinayobye, Ezra Kubwimana, Leandre Muhawenimana...

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Vale: Dwight Van Tassell (USA)

Dwight Tassell Obituary On January 11, 2024, our beloved Dwight Huong Van Tassell left this life. His kindness, humor, and gentle temperament touched anyone who knew him. He was truly a peacemaker and was always a source of persistent positivity. Dwight was born in Vietnam under difficult circumstances. He became...

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United States announce series of friendlies with Kazakhstan

The United States men’s sitting volleyball national team announced on January 12 that the North Texas Region will host a series of friendlies between the United States and Kazakhstan after a week of joint training in Oklahoma. The United States are still seeking for qualification to the Paralympic Games in...

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Sitting volleyball: A successful and popular sport in Korea

Dangjin Newspaper, a local newspaper in Korea, produced content to introduce sports for people with disabilities by presenting it through articles and videos. This special feature includes seven sports, including boccia, Para lawn ball, goalball, Para badminton, Para bowling, Para rowing and sitting volleyball. Currently, the society is centred around...

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Iran announce Paris 2024 training camp squad

Seventeen players have been summoned to a training camp by Iran as the reigning world and Paralympic champions begin their preparations for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Head coach Hadi Rezaei have selected Sadegh Bigdeli, Hamidreza Abbasi, Mahdi Babadi, Alireza Poursemnani, Majid Lashgari, Ramezan Salehi, Morteza Mehrzad, Hossein Golestani, Mohammad...

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