Hats will be flying again as the International Technical Officials take centre stage in Paris for Paralympic sitting volleyball, building on Tokyo 2020’s success. As the spotlight beams on the athletes at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, there is an ensemble of unsung heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes to...
Vanuatu’s Debbie Masauvakalo (middle) receives the IOC Women and Sports Award. ©️ Greg Martin/IOC The Board of Directors for World ParaVolley appointed Debbie Masauvakalo (VAN) to the position of Vice President, filling a vacancy created with the succession of Lori Okimura (USA) to the position of President after the retirement...
World ParaVolley held its first Board Meeting of 2024 in a virtual format to include its members, invited guests, and members of its leadership team of those responsible for commissions and committees. In a true testament to its global composition, the meeting accommodated nine time zones for members and participants...
The beach paravolley scene is about to get a serious dose of sizzle with appointment of David Cox as World ParaVolley’s Assistant Sport Director for beach paravolley. With nearly three decades of experience in volleyball and beach volleyball, Cox brings expertise and passion for the Para sport discipline. “David brings...
World ParaVolley is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chrissy Benz as the Assistant Sport Director for sitting volleyball, a move set to revolutionise the discipline with her unparalleled expertise in fostering inclusive sporting environments. “Chrissy’s experience in leadership and administration will be critical to the evolution of sitting volleyball...
The World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) is pleased to announce the launch of a new education course for athletes, their guides (for visually impaired athletes), and coaches aiming to attend the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games on its Anti-Doping Education and Learning platform (ADEL). ‘ADEL for Paris 2024 Paralympic Games’ was developed...
The World ParaVolley Board of Directors approved a restructuring of the organisation’s Communications Committee last week. The restructure will allow for changes in the committee’s core operational structure and function as recommended in a recent presentation by Marketing Director, Christine Shelby Porter (USA), in cooperation with Brand Communications Manager, Anna...
Following the completion of the 2023 ParaVolley Africa Sitting Volleyball Championships in Lagos, Nigeria from January 29 to February 3, two more teams have qualified for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, consequently confirming the World Cup men’s qualification spot for Germany. Egypt clinched their record 10th men’s zone title victory,...
Lori Okimura of the United States becomes first woman to become Full-Time International Federation President for Sitting Volleyball and Beach ParaVolley World ParaVolley, the international sport federation for sitting volleyball and beach paravolley, enters the year of the Paralympics with a new President and a commitment to improving communications and...
Dear World ParaVolley Community, Wishing you all a great start to the new year, the year of the Paris 2024 Paralympics! A month ago, our esteemed President and remarkable leader, Barry Couzner OAM, unexpectedly announced his retirement from World ParaVolley. Barry led our federation for 10 years, raising the level...
