In sports, versatility often marks the line between the good and the great. Meet Rafał Wojtowicz, an athlete from Poland whose passion for paravolley transcends boundaries – both physical and disciplinary. At just 14, he began playing sitting volleyball, a discipline that would become his calling. Today, he stands or...
The sport of paravolleyball has a new flag bearer in the Pacific, after the President of the Vanuatu Volleyball Federation, Debbie Masauvakalo, was appointed as Vice-President of World ParaVolley. And now her aim is see the sport grow and develop across the Pacific, using the Vanuatu experience as the example...
Day 3 of the 2024 WPV Sitting Volleyball Final Qualifier for Men, presented by Delin Company, unfolded with exciting showdowns at the Dali International Olympic Sports Centre on Friday. In a gripping encounter between China and Poland, the home team opened the day with a hard-fought 3-1 (25-23, 24-26, 25-18,...
For almost a decade, coach Hadi Abdulkareem Jubouri has been the driving force behind Iraq’s sitting volleyball team, guiding athletes to reach their full potential while threading the complexities of the sports for the disabled in a country still rebuilding from years of conflict. His journey into coaching was a...
Iran captain Masoumeh Zarei Barouti has a glint of enthusiasm and passion in her eyes, as she shared her experience in the 2024 WPV Final Paralympics Qualifier in Dali, China, and the passion for the sport she loves. “I am very happy to be here in Dali,” said Zarei Barouti...
Slovenia secured a remarkable triumph over Ukraine on the third day of the 2024 WPV Sitting Volleyball Final Qualifier for Women, presented by Delin Company, in a heart-pounding tie-break match at the Dali International Olympic Sports Centre on Friday. The encounter between the two European sides ended in a nail-biting...
Despite the inherent challenges posed by upper limb disabilities in sitting volleyball, Slovenia’s team has defied expectations, currently ranking sixth in the world standings. Their remarkable journey to the top of the world rankings is a testament to the dedication and expertise of coach Simon Bozic and his athletes. As...
The action continued to unfold at the 2024 WPV Sitting Volleyball Final Qualifiers for Men, presented by Delin Company, at the Dali International Olympic Sports Centre on Thursday. Day 2 witnessed gripping showdowns as teams battled fiercely to start a good momentum in the tournament. In the nail-biting encounter between...
For USA skipper Rod Green, this trip to Dali represents more than just another tournament, it embodies years of dedication, sacrifice, and the pursuit of success – it is the pinnacle of all their hard work. “We had a three-day travel to Dali. It was worth the travel. We have...
In 2019, Klara Vrabic found solace in sitting volleyball after cancer altered her path from able-bodied volleyball. Now 22, she balances sports and studies at the University of Ljubljana, fuelled by a passion for teaching. “I’ve been playing sitting volleyball since 2019. But before my illness, I also played volleyball,”...
