• Egypt & Rwanda: Africa’s veterans and vanguards at Paris 2024

    Egypt’s seasoned men’s team and Rwanda’s emerging women’s team are set to showcase the continent’s blend of rich history and dynamic future in the sport. Egypt, with their long-standing legacy of excellence, and Rwanda, as a new powerhouse, will compete from 29 August to 7 September at the North Paris...

  • Davoud Alipourian: Maestro of Iran’s symphony of success

    Davoud Alilpourian, at age 39, is one of the Iranian volleyball legends in sitting volleyball. As a playmaker and driving force behind Iran’s symphony of success, his career spans six Paralympic Games with an impressive tally of three gold medals (Beijing 0208, Rio 216 and Tokyo 2020) and two silver...

  • Xu Huimin prepares China for tough pool play in Paris

    China’s women’s sitting volleyball coach Xu Huimin is diligently preparing her team for the intense competition in Pool A. The Paris 2024 Paralympic Games sitting volleyball, scheduled from 29 August to 7 September at the North Paris Arena, promises to be a significant test for Xu and her players. Pool...

  • Bosnia and Herzegovina & Italy: Europe’s established and emerging powerhouses at Paris 2024

    Bosnia and Herzegovina’s men’s team, a well-established force, and Italy’s women’s team, an emerging competitor, are set to compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games from August 29 to September 7 at North Paris Arena. Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Classic Dominance The Bosnia and Herzegovina men’s national sitting volleyball team has...

  • Mukobwankawe eyes one more Paralympic push for LA28 after Paris 2024

    Rwanda captain Liliane Mukobwankawe is not just aiming for success at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games but is already setting her sights on LA28. For Lili, Paris 2024 is not the final chapter, as she wants LA28 to be her last dance at the Paralympic Games. This ambitious goal reflects...

  • World ParaVolley announces launch of Level II Coaching Course

    World ParaVolley is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural Level II Coaching Award for Sitting Volleyball. Developed under the expert guidance of Matt Rogers and the WPV Coaches Commission, this advanced course is now ready for applicants. Qualified candidates are invited to express their interest in this pioneering...

  • Kazakhstan & China: Seeking memorable return at Paris 2024

    Kazakhstan and China share a common vision of achieving greatness at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. For Kazakhstan, it’s about making a memorable return to the Paralympics and showcasing their honed talent against the best teams. And for China, it’s about continuing their legacy of excellence by adding another gold...

  • Jusufovic’s double-decade dedication to sitting volleyball

    Ermin Jusufovic’s remarkable 20-year career in sitting volleyball is a shining example of relentless dedication and enthusiasm. Since first donning the jersey for Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2001, Jusufovic has devoted himself to the sport with plenty of determination, driven by a deep passion and overflowing support of his family...

  • Team WPV: Meet the ITOs of Paris 2024 sitting volleyball

    As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games draw closer, we conclude our series on the International Technical Officials (ITOs) who will play pivotal roles in the competition. In this third part, we highlight Louise Ashcroft and Dora Szatmari. Louise Ashcroft brings a wealth of experience to her role as the Medical...

  • Canada’s 12 playing for podium at Paris 2024

    Volleyball Canada and the Canadian Paralympic Committee announced on Monday, July 22, the nomination of 12 athletes that will represent Canada in women’s sitting volleyball at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The team features Angelena Dolezar, Danielle Ellis, Anne Fergusson, Julie Kozun, Allison Lang, Jennifer McCreesh, Sarah Melenka, Jennifer Oakes,...