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All Posts For - Rio 2016

Kaleo Maclay: The four stages in her Paralympic gold journey

17 September 2020 Posted By: Admin-WPVComms Paralympics

Exactly four years ago, the final whistle sounded at the Riocentro Pavilion 6 in Brazilian capital of Rio de Janeiro, echoing the cheers of an electric crowd and the outpour of emotions as the players flooded the court in celebration. View this post on Instagram LIVING IN MY WILDEST DREAMS!...

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Two year anniversary – Sitting Volleyball Paralympic Gold for Iran men at Rio 2016

18 September 2018 Posted By: Admin-WPVComms Rio 2016 Bosnia & Herzegovina

Just like the women’s final the day before, it was packed house at the Riocentro Pavilion 6 for the men’s Sitting Volleyball gold medal match at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Olympic Games between Iran and Bosnia & Herzegovina. It was the final match for the men’s tournament and Iran and Bosnia...

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Two year anniversary – Sitting Volleyball Paralympic Gold for USA Women at Rio 2016

17 September 2018 Posted By: Admin-WPVComms Rio 2016 China Sitting Volleyball Women's Team

The atmosphere was incredible, the play outstanding and a new Paralympic champion beckoned. Two years ago on this day, the top two Sitting Volleyball women’s teams in the world battled it out for Paralympic honours in the Riocentro Pavilion 6 at the Rio 2016 Paralympic Olympic Games. China has won...

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Tokyo 2020 – Sitting Volleyball one of 16 disciplines to be broadcast live

6 September 2018 Posted By: Admin-WPVComms Paralympics Barry Couzner

Sitting Volleyball will be one of a record 16 disciplines from 14 sports, which will be available for Rights Holding Broadcasters to show live from the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has revealed. In addition to live coverage of the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, Sitting Volleyball,...

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