World ParaVolley is pleased to announce that a host has been identified and approved for the 2025 Sitting Volleyball World Cup for Men and Women. Location: Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA Competition dates: 12 to 18 October 2025 Entry Forms and payment deadline: 1 July 2025 To assist the LOC’s planning,...
Ivan Cosic re-elected to WADA Athlete Council
World ParaVolley Athletes’ Commission member Ivan Cosic has been re-elected to the World Anti-Doping Agency’s (WADA) Athlete Council Group 2i for 2025-2027. The election was held virtually via an online voting platform between 10-12 December 2024 and was available only to International Federation (IF) Athlete Commissions (ACs) that were registered and...
Announcement: 2024 World ParaVolley Foundation Grant recipients
The Board of Directors of the World ParaVolley Foundation is excited to announce the 2024 World ParaVolley Foundation Grant recipients! The WPVF received 78 outstanding athlete and coach applications, representing 19 countries. We were overwhelmed and enthusiastic about the response received for our first WPVF grant. It was a very...
Introducing your Board of Directors – Election Results
Exciting Results from the 2024 World ParaVolley General Assembly! The much-anticipated 2024 World ParaVolley General Assembly, held virtually on December 7th, has concluded with significant elections that promise to shape the future of the sport. The assembly saw the election of Juergen Schrapp from Germany as President, Elvira Stinissen from...
Expression of Interest opened for Coach Tutors to lead practical courses
The Coaches Commission is opening an expression of interest for experienced and enthusiastic individuals to create its team of sitting volleyball Coach Tutors. Those selected will play a key role in delivering World ParaVolley’s new Level 1 and Level 2 coaching courses around the world over the coming years. World...
President’s Message – YEAR IN REVIEW 2024
Dear World ParaVolley Community, When the World ParaVolley Community gathers online for the General Assembly we will review the work of 2022-2023. Before that, I would like to take this opportunity to send best wishes to all for this Holiday Season and to offer a summary of the year 2024...
Rebooted Coaching Commission to expand educational opportunities and amplify coaches’ voice
Following the success of the recent Level 2 Coaching Pilot course, World ParaVolley is now able to confirm the structure and goals of the Coaching Commission for the next Paralympic cycle through to LA 2028. The group will work together to further develop the educational pathways for those working within...
2024 World ParaVolley General Assembly – Information and Candidates
The 2024 World ParaVolley General Assembly will be held virtually on 7 December, 2024, at 12h00 noon UTC. We wish to reassure all members that even though we are moving forward with a virtual General Assembly, the voting on motions and the elections will be conducted under the supervision of...
World ParaVolley Launches Grant Program for Athletes and Coaches
The World ParaVolley Foundation is excited to announce a new grant program designed to support athletes and coaches in their journey to success. This initiative will provide five grants, each valued at $1,000, aimed at empowering the ParaVolley community to reach new heights. From November 4 to November 22, 2024,...
USA to host 2025 PVPA Sitting Volleyball Zonal Championships in Denver
The United States will host the 2025 ParaVolley Pan America (PVPA) Sitting Volleyball Zonal Championships set to take place in Denver, Colorado from May 24-28, with the arrival on May 21 and departure on May 29. The double-gender event will be held alongside the USA Open Adult National Championships. The...