The World ParaVolley President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, convened a Special Hearing Panel in May 2024 to investigate multiple complaints received related to the behavior of an international technical official (ITO) at the 2024 WPV Dali, China Final Sitting Volleyball Qualifier for Paris 2024. Complaints received...
World ParaVolley is currently accepting expressions of interest (EOI) for several key volunteer positions within its Anti-Doping Commission. These roles are crucial to maintaining the integrity of the sport and ensuring compliance with global anti-doping standards. AVAILABLE ROLES Anti-Doping Team Leader The Team Leader of the Anti-Doping Commission is responsible...
In sports, there are often people whose dedication and passion lay the foundation for its success. Behind World ParaVolley, an organisation dedicated to promoting sitting volleyball and beach paravolley worldwide, lies a tapestry of volunteers whose selflessness and tireless efforts have woven the sport into the fabric of communities across...
At World ParaVolley, the athletes are the undisputed stars, their journey from grassroots to glory are emblematic of pure dedication to the sport. Whether on the courts of sitting volleyball or the sun-kissed sands of beach paravolley, these individuals have risen to become household names, inspiring millions around the globe....
A visionary leader can make all the difference in a sport, where passion and perseverance often intersect. Enter Lori Okimura, who was newly promoted to take on the position of President of World ParaVolley (WPV) and whose track record in revolutionising the business of volleyball and beach volleyball in her...
April 24, 1981, marked the birth of a revolutionary movement in Bonn, Germany – a movement that would change the landscape of paravolley forever. On this historic day, the international federation, World ParaVolley, emerged and ignited a global passion for inclusivity and excellence in sports. Fast forward to April 24,...
As we get ready for Play True Day 2024 on April 19, the global anti-doping community is getting excited about a big online celebration. WADA is inviting everyone involved in sports to come together and support clean competition. This year’s theme is #OnePlayTrueTeam. It’s all about showing that we’re in...
The 2024 WPV Sitting Volleyball Final Qualifiers for Men and Women, presented by Delin Company, in Dali, China, unfolded in a symphony of presentations that set it apart from any other event. With a backdrop of stunning lights and sounds, over 5,000 spectators gathered to witness a spectacle unlike any...
The International Volleyball Hall of Fame (IVHF) announced the nominations for induction into the prestigious hall of fame, including two remarkable personalities in paravolley. Barry Couzner OAM of Australia, the former president of World ParaVolley (WPV), and Hadi Rezaei, multi-medallist head coach from Iran, who stand as pillars of leadership...
Earlier this month, I was pleased to spend time in Cairo, Egypt to attend the first-ever Afro Arab Sitting Volleyball Club Championship. The tournament was the result of a strong collaboration between the Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sport, Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, and Ehab Hassanein, President of ParaVolley Africa (PVA)...
