Special Hearing Panel Statement of July 2024

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...

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Mover & Shaker | Joe Campbell (USA)

Joe Campbell has played volleyball for 12 years, coached for 16 years and has refereed for over 35 years. He was the first referee in the USA and Pan America zone to become involved with sitting volleyball (1989) and is one of only two referees in World ParaVolley to be...

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Vale: Tahir Al-Bahai (EGY)

Honouring a beloved sitting volleyball coach World ParaVolley is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Captain Tahir Al-Bahai, a cherished coach in the Egyptian sitting volleyball community. Coach Tahir’s dedication, passion, and expertise  in the sport left a lasting impact on all who knew him. His commitment to his...

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Team D Paralympics: German Squad Set for Paris 2024

NPC Germany has officially announced the athletes competing at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Among those ready to make their mark are members of the German men’s sitting volleyball team – a squad with rich history in the sport and high hopes for the upcoming Games. At the press conference...

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Cirelli defies odds at Paris 2024

Italy’s sitting volleyball star Sara Cirelli is poised to compete on the world’s biggest stage for the second time, ready to defy the odds at Paris 2024. A European champion and the standout player of her team, Cirelli has her eyes set on the Paralympic Games with fierce determination. In...

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Team WPV: Meet the ITOs of Paris 2024 sitting volleyball

As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games approach, we continue our series on the International Technical Officials (ITOs). This second part of our series highlights Sari Mannersuo, Mirza Bašić, Andre Ferreira Calado, Philippe Dauchel, Slaviša Kuzmanović, Mahdi Navidino, and Marie-Claude Richer. These dedicated officials bring their refereeing experience to Paris, ensuring...

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France’s First: Paris 2024 teams unveiled

In a historic first, the French men’s and women’s sitting volleyball teams will compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The event will be held at the North Paris Arena in Villepinte, with the group stage matches running from August 29 to September 3, and the final stage from September...

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USA’s Three-Peat Team: Paris 2024 roster announced

USA Volleyball announced the 12 athletes who will represent the United States at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games women’s sitting volleyball competition, aiming to secure their third consecutive gold medal after victories in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. The roster includes nine returning players from the Tokyo 2020 gold-winning team...

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