Gizele gets golden moment she waited for

Eyes on the ball for Gizele as she sets to her teammates in Sarajevo 2022’s gold medal match between Brazil and Canada Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 11, November 2022 – Gizele Maria da Costa Dias finally got her golden moment at the 2022 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships on...

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Brazil coach in medal rush in Sarajevo

Not one but two medals land in Fernando Lages Guimarães magic hands with the men’s bronze and the women’s gold Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 11 November 2022 – The Brazilian women’s team winning gold medal in the 2022 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships is a record in itself, but...

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Brazil deserved this medal, says Renato

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 11 November 2022 – “The Brazilian men’s team deserved this medal,” Renato Leite de Oliveira said after they beat Egypt 3-1 (25-21, 20-25, 25-23, 26-24) in the 2022 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championship on Friday. Brazil won their second straight bronze medal in the tournament,...

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Nicky Nieves onward and upward for the Paralympic ticket

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 11 November 2022 – The United States claimed their fourth medal in the World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships on Friday at Hills Arena. Nicky Nieves shared her thoughts about the match, following Team USA’s 3-0 (25-8, 25-14, 25-10) triumph over Slovenia in the bronze medal...

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Meet the Schifflers

World ParaVolley had a heart-to-heart talk with Germany couple Alexander and Michelle Schiffler Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 10 November 2022 – Germany sitting volleyball’s power couple Alexander and Michelle Schiffler – from players representing different countries to the duos who fell for each other when they met on the court...

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World ParaVolley Board announces a bold re-structure plan in the USA towards LA28 and beyond

World ParaVolley, the international federation of para sport disciplines sitting volleyball and beach paravolley, announced today a bold new decision in its long-term strategic planning to strengthen its marketing and management opportunities for the future. The World ParaVolley Board took action to formally establish the organisation as a not-for-profit entity...

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