Italy’s sitting volleyball star Sara Cirelli is poised to compete on the world’s biggest stage for the second time, ready to defy the odds at Paris 2024. A European champion and the standout player of her team, Cirelli has her eyes set on the Paralympic Games with fierce determination. In...
As the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games approach, we continue our series on the International Technical Officials (ITOs). This second part of our series highlights Sari Mannersuo, Mirza Bašić, Andre Ferreira Calado, Philippe Dauchel, Slaviša Kuzmanović, Mahdi Navidino, and Marie-Claude Richer. These dedicated officials bring their refereeing experience to Paris, ensuring...
Reigning world champions Iran and Brazil prepare to take centre stage at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games sitting volleyball competition from August 29 to September 7 at the North Paris Arena. Iran, a colossal force in men’s sitting volleyball, aim to reaffirm their dominance and extend their unparalleled legacy. In...
In a historic first, the French men’s and women’s sitting volleyball teams will compete at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The event will be held at the North Paris Arena in Villepinte, with the group stage matches running from August 29 to September 3, and the final stage from September...
USA Volleyball announced the 12 athletes who will represent the United States at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games women’s sitting volleyball competition, aiming to secure their third consecutive gold medal after victories in Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020. The roster includes nine returning players from the Tokyo 2020 gold-winning team...
China captain Xu Yixiao is on a mission to reclaim the top spot on the Paralympic podium in Paris. As she prepares for the biggest sporting event of the year, her focus reflects the spirit of an athlete who has turned adversity into a powerful source of motivation. Under her...
As the world sitting volleyball community anticipates the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, a dedicated team of International Technical Officials (ITOs) is preparing to ensure the event runs smoothly and upholds the highest standards of fairness and integrity. This is the first of a three-part series about the sitting volleyball ITOs...
The upcoming Paris 2024 Paralympic Games hold special significance for the French men’s and women’s sitting volleyball teams as they make their historic debut on home soil. Competing from August 29 to September 7 at the North Paris Arena, these home squads are not just playing for medals, they are...
World ParaVolley is currently accepting expressions of interest (EOI) for several key volunteer positions within its Anti-Doping Commission. These roles are crucial to maintaining the integrity of the sport and ensuring compliance with global anti-doping standards. AVAILABLE ROLES Anti-Doping Team Leader The Team Leader of the Anti-Doping Commission is responsible...
The Confederação Brasileira de Voleibol para Deficientes (CBVD) has announced the final rosters for the Brazilian women’s and men’s sitting volleyball teams heading to the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. This highly anticipated reveal, streamed live on the Brazilian Paralympic Committee’s YouTube channel, marks a significant milestone as Brazil prepares to...
