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...
The opening day of 2024 WPV Sitting Volleyball Final Qualifiers for Men and Women, presented by Delin Company, commenced with a burst of energy as the women’s teams clashed in thrilling encounters at the Dali International Olympic Centre on Wednesday. In a showdown reminiscent of David versus Goliath, Ukraine squared...
At the helm of Thailand women’s sitting volleyball team is Amin Moameri, serving as their guide in their journey filled with challenges and opportunities and steering them towards greatness. With a two-fold mission driving their participation, coach Moameri laid bare the aspiration that fuelled their fire. “The first aim for...
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...
Since the thrilling announcement of the 2024 WPV Beach ParaVolley World Championships, anticipation and interest from member nations have surged to new heights. The double-gender beach paravolley event will be held in Yunyang, Chongqing, China from May 30 to June 2. World ParaVolley is delighted to witness this remarkable surge...
In the heart of China’s Yunnan province lies a gem of a city that not only captivates with its breathtaking landscapes but also emerges centrepiece of sporting events, including the prestigious 2024 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball Final Qualifiers for Men and Women, presented by Delin Company. In Dali, beauty and...
Athanasios Papageorgiou, fondly revered as ‘Papa’, is a coaching legend whose influence spans generations within Germany and beyond. Born in 1943, Papageorgiou embarked on a distinguished career path marked by the passion for excellence. His journey into sports education began with the completion of the first state examination in sports...
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)...
The World ParaVolley Super 6 will be back in 2024 with the women’s event relaunching the international federation’s premier six nations sitting volleyball tournament in Nancy, France from June 11-16. The Women’s Super 6 will take place in Parc des Sports Vandoeuvre Nations in Nancy, about 350 kilometres away from...
