Italy captain Francesca Bosio is using her experience and leadership to instill confidence within Italy’s sitting volleyball team as they face tough competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. With a strong background in both volleyball and sitting volleyball, Bosio is guiding her team through challenging matches with a focus...
Renato helps pioneer digital banking for people with disabilities
Renato Leite, a five-time Paralympian and a key figure in Brazilian sitting volleyball, is making an impact both on and off the court. After competing in Tokyo, Renato went on to help establish Parabank in 2022, the world’s first digital bank tailored specifically for people with disabilities. His career in...
China command court as Xu and Tang lead win over Italy
China delivered a resounding 3-0 (25-15, 25-16, 25-12) win over Italy, asserting their dominance in women’s sitting volleyball at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in North Paris Arena on Saturday. China captain Xu Yixiao showcased her offensive prowess as she led her team with 18 points, while Italy struggled to...
Ali Pour anchors Iran’s sweep over Brazil
Iran dominated Brazil 3-0 (25-12, 25-13, 25-19) to advance further in the men’s sitting volleyball competition at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games in North Paris Arena on Saturday. Iran’s Meisam Ali Pour had an outstanding all-around performance, while Brazil struggled to match the intensity and precision of the defending Paralympic...
Suellen, Laiana lead well-balanced scoring as Brazil overcome Canada in four-set showdown
Suellen Dellangelica Lima and Laiana Rodrigues spearheaded a well-balanced scoring effort as Brazil triumphed 3-1 (25-20, 25-21, 23-25, 25-19) over Canada in a thrilling four-set showdown at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games women’s sitting volleyball tournament in North Paris Arena on Saturday. The Brazilian duo, each contributing 12 points, showcased...
Orphaned at three months, her leg amputated aged five, Nyiraneza owes everything to sitting volleyball
PARIS (OIS) – Just three months after Solange NYIRANEZA (RWA) was born, her parents were killed during a robbery, leaving her 11-year-old sister to look after her and her brother. They had no home, often forced to move from place to place. Sometimes, there was not enough money for food. At five...
Chahboune adds sitting volleyball to legacy of serving France
Cyrille Chahboune has a history of representing France at the highest levels across multiple sports. From Para alpine skiing and international wind tunnel competitions to winning gold in sailing at the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney, Chahboune has consistently showcased his athletic talent on the international stage. In 2018, Chahboune...
Khamis, Amer anchor Egypt’s dominant display against France
Ahmed Mohamed Khamis and Ahmed Mohamed Fadl (Amer) spearheaded Egypt’s solid performance in a straight-sets (25-11, 25-3, 25-12) win over France at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games men’s sitting volleyball tournament in North Paris Arena on Saturday. Their standout efforts, with Khamis scoring 12 points and Amer adding 11, were...
Duran dazzles, as Bosnia and Herzegovina buckles in five-set thriller against Kazakhstan
Bosnia and Herzegovina edged out Kazakhstan with a 3-2 (26-24, 25-13, 14-25, 21-25, 15-8) win, anchored by Mirzet Duran’s remarkable performance in the gripping first five-set encounter at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games men’s sitting volleyball tournament in North Paris Arena on Saturday. Duran was the star of the match,...
Vrabic vaults Slovenia to victory over Rwanda
Klara Vrabic powered Slovenia to a 3-1 (25-19, 23-25, 25-14, 25-22) victory against Rwanda in the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games women’s sitting volleyball tournament at North Paris Arena on Saturday. Vrabic was unstoppable, racking up 24 points with 15 crushing attacks, three blocks and six service winners. The 22-year-old’s standout...