Sitting volleyball to be featured in LA28 sport programme

Following an extensive International Federation application and review process, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board has approved 22 sports for inclusion in the LA28 Paralympic Games. A record 33 Para sports submitted applications to the IPC to be considered for inclusion in the LA28 Paralympic Games. World ParaVolley is...

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World ParaVolley Board announces a bold re-structure plan in the USA towards LA28 and beyond

World ParaVolley, the international federation of para sport disciplines sitting volleyball and beach paravolley, announced today a bold new decision in its long-term strategic planning to strengthen its marketing and management opportunities for the future. The World ParaVolley Board took action to formally establish the organisation as a not-for-profit entity...

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WPV applies for inclusion of sitting volleyball and beach paravolley in LA28 sports programme

World ParaVolley presented an application for sitting volleyball and beach paravolley to be included in the LA28 Paralympic Games sports programme. World ParaVolley hopes beach paravolley, the second discipline for the International Federation, to make its debut in LA28. Men’s sitting volleyball was first included in the 1980 Paralympic Games...

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LA28 announces official dates for the LA28 Paralympic Games

“Today marks the official countdown to the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” said five-time Olympic medalist and LA28 Chief Athlete Officer Janet Evans. “The LA28 Games will be unlike any other, showcasing the best of Southern California’s exceptional stadiums and world-class culture to athletes and fans alike. This milestone makes...

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First WPV Beach Development Centre approved

On 27 October 2021 the World ParaVolley Board unanimously approved the first official Beach Development Centre that is located in Florida, USA – the Hickory Point Beach Sand Volleyball Complex. This is an exciting development for the progress of beach paravolley which is planning to be included in the LA...

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