World ParaVolley is set to run the highly anticipated Level 2 Coaching Pilot this weekend, marking an exciting step forward in the development of sitting volleyball coaching. The programme is designed to elevate the skills of experienced coaches to the international scene. Candidates started with Part A, an e-learning theoretical...
Wayne Hellquist, former World ParaVolley vice-president and towering figure in Saskatchewan’s volleyball community, will be one of the distinguished inductees into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024. Last April, the announcement marked a momentous occasion for Hellquist, whose remarkable contributions to the sport have left have significantly...
Lionel Arlin, Sports Federations and Events Manager at Gerflor, has highlighted the company’s long-standing partnership with World Paravolley (WPV), particularly in providing the Taraflex surface for sitting volleyball events. “We started to cooperate with sitting volleyball about more than 10 years ago. The first Paralympics we did was London 2012....
Earlier this year WPV was provided with evidence that suggested that a ParaVolley player had a degree of movement and ability that appeared to be significantly different to the medical information available to WPV at the time the player was allocated a Sport Class. The player and the player’s National...
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,...
