Klara Vrabic braves challenges with grit and grace

In 2019, Klara Vrabic found solace in sitting volleyball after cancer altered her path from able-bodied volleyball. Now 22, she balances sports and studies at the University of Ljubljana, fuelled by a passion for teaching. “I’ve been playing sitting volleyball since 2019. But before my illness, I also played volleyball,”...

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By the Numbers: WPV Final Paralympics Qualifier

The 2024 WPV Sitting Volleyball Final Qualifiers for Men and Women, presented by Delin Company, at the Dali International Olympic Sports Centre commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony that welcomed an enthusiastic crowd of 5,000, setting the tone for an exhilarating tournament. 5000 – Spectators during the Opening Ceremony 166...

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Buckingham serves sitting volleyball

At first glance, Jesse Buckingham might seem like any other sports enthusiast eagerly awaiting his chance to compete on the international stage. However, behind his steely resolve lies a remarkable story that has seen him rise from the depths of a life-altering accident to becoming a world-class athlete. His journey...

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Vice President of China Disabled Persons’ Federation oversees preparations for Final Paralympics Qualifier in Dali

Mr You Liang, Vice President of the China Disabled Persons’ Federation and Director of the local organising committee, recently led a delegation to Dali to assess the ongoing preparations for the highly anticipated 2024 World ParaVolley Final Paralympics Qualifier. The inspection, conducted from March 13-14, aimed to ensure all arrangements...

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