Zhao’s stellar service game helps China sweep of France

Zhao Meiling showed masterclass performance from the service line as she led China to a 3-0 (25-7, 25-5, 25-5) win over France at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games women’s sitting volleyball tournament on Tuesday at North Paris Arena. Zhao topped the scoring with 17 points, prominently from a formidable service...

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Witkovski leads Brazil’s offence in defeat of Ukraine

Alex Pereira Witkovski anchored Brazil’s offence to defeat Ukraine 3-1 (25-17, 25-22, 22-25, 25-20) in the men’s sitting volleyball tournament of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in North Paris Arena on Saturday. Witkovski led all Brazilian scorers with 15 markers, while teammates Luis Fabiano de Oliveira, Wescley de Oliveira, Thiago...

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Erickson’s explosive performance propels USA to final four

Erickson powered the United States to a decisive 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-15) victory over Italy on Tuesday at North Paris Arena, advancing to the semifinals of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games women’s sitting volleyball tournament. Erickson was a force to be reckoned with, racking up a match-high 19 points through...

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Ali Pour’s all-around play drives Iran past Germany

Iran cruised to a 3-0 (25-16, 25-13, 25-16) victory against Germany, with Meisam Ali Pour leading the charge, scoring 13 points through a well-rounded performance comprising five attacks, four blocks and four aces in the men’s sitting volleyball tournament at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games at North Paris Arena on...

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Melenka’s winning spirit and healing touch

Canada’s Sarah Melenka, competing in her very first Paralympic Games, was quite pleased that her team secured its place in the final four of the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games women’s sitting volleyball, following their defeat of Rwanda on Monday at North Paris Arena. Talking to World ParaVolley after the match,...

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Manko marvels as Bosnia beat France

Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Adnan Manko steered his team to a 3-0 defeat of hosts France at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games men’s sitting volleyball tournament in North Paris Arena on Monday. Manko led with a stellar 13-point performance, including five attacks, one block, and a remarkable seven service aces out...

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Suellen wants golden comeback at the Paralympics

Suellen Dellangelica Lima has established herself as Paralympic sitting volleyball’s comeback queen. After stepping away from the sport and missing the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games to focus on her family, including giving birth to her son, Suellen returned in 2022 with renewed vigor that quickly reasserted herself as one of...

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Ellis steers Canada to convincing sweep of Rwanda

Danielle Ellis powered Canada’s offence to secure a convincing 3-0 (25-14, 25-17, 25-13) win over Rwanda at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games women’s sitting volleyball tournament in North Paris Arena on Monday. Ellis tallied an impressive 21 points, including 14 attacks, one block and six aces. Julie Kozun contributed 12...

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Duda drives Brazil to straight-set win over Slovenia

Edwarda de Oliveira (Duda) helped Brazil continue their dominant run in women’s sitting volleyball at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, securing a convincing 3-0 (25-14, 25-18, 25-15) win against Slovenia in North Paris Arena on Monday. Duda contributed 15 points with 12 attacks and three aces, while Suellen Dellangelica Lima...

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