Canada’s 12 playing for podium at Paris 2024

Volleyball Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced on Monday, July 22, the nomination of 12 athletes that will represent Canada in women’s sitting volleyball at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The team features Angelena Dolezar, Danielle Ellis, Anne Fergusson, Julie Kozun, Allison Lang, Jennifer McCreesh, Sarah Melenka, Jennifer Oakes,...

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Brazil & USA: First medal dreams and gold glory at Paris 2024

Brazil & USA: First medal dreams and gold glory at Paris 2024 The Brazil men’s team is on a challenging mission to win their first Paralympic medal, while USA women’s team is aiming to match China’s incredible record of three consecutive gold medal victories. With their strong performances in recent...

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Team D Paralympics: German Squad Set for Paris 2024

NPC Germany has officially announced the athletes competing at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Among those ready to make their mark are members of the German men’s sitting volleyball team – a squad with rich history in the sport and high hopes for the upcoming Games. At the press conference...

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Cirelli defies odds at Paris 2024

Italy’s sitting volleyball star Sara Cirelli is poised to compete on the world’s biggest stage for the second time, ready to defy the odds at Paris 2024. A European champion and the standout player of her team, Cirelli has her eyes set on the Paralympic Games with fierce determination. In...

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Team WPV: Meet the ITOs of Paris 2024 sitting volleyball

As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games approach, we continue our series on the International Technical Officials (ITOs). This second part of our series highlights Sari Mannersuo, Mirza Bašić, Andre Ferreira Calado, Philippe Dauchel, Slaviša Kuzmanović, Mahdi Navidino, and Marie-Claude Richer. These dedicated officials bring their refereeing experience to Paris, ensuring...

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Iran & Brazil: World champions with distinct paths to Paris 2024

Reigning world champions Iran and Brazil prepare to take centre stage at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games sitting volleyball competition from August 29 to September 7 at the North Paris Arena. Iran, a colossal force in men’s sitting volleyball, aim to reaffirm their dominance and extend their unparalleled legacy. In...

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France’s First: Paris 2024 teams unveiled

In a historic first, the French men’s and women’s sitting volleyball teams will compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The event will be held at the North Paris Arena in Villepinte, with the group stage matches running from August 29 to September 3, and the final stage from September...

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USA’s Three-Peat Team: Paris 2024 roster announced

USA Volleyball announced the 12 athletes who will represent the United States at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games women’s sitting volleyball competition, aiming to secure their third consecutive gold medal after victories in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. The roster includes nine returning players from the Tokyo 2020 gold-winning team...

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Team WPV: Meet the ITOs of Paris 2024 sitting volleyball

As the world sitting volleyball community anticipates the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, a dedicated team of International Technical Officials (ITOs) is preparing to ensure the event runs smoothly and upholds the highest standards of fairness and integrity. This is the first of a three-part series about the sitting volleyball ITOs...

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