To mark 100 days to go until the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has launched a promotional film that addresses the romantic stereotypes of what some people think the Paralympics represent versus the brutal reality of high-performance sport. Paul McCartney’s 1984 seminal song We All Stand...
Bosnia and Herzegovina will become the epicentre of excitement this weekend as two major tournaments will kick off in the Balkan country. From May 17-19, fans wil be treated to two thrilling sitting volleyball competitions in Lukavac and Zenica. The EuroLeague Men’s 2023-2024 season is reaching its climax with the...
Europe’s premier women’s sitting volleyball teams will converge once again in Sempeter, Slovenia for the highly anticipated 2024 Golden Nations League Women’s tournament, which will unfold from May 3-5 Six powerhouse teams are set to compete, each firmly setting their sights on success. The participating squads include Germany, Italy, Poland,...
ParaVolley Africa President Ehab Hassanein, representing the Arab Sports Federation for Persons with Disabilities, seized the opportunity to illuminate the organisation’s initiatives to Andrew Parsons, President of the International Paralympic Committee (IPC). This momentous occasion took place on the sidelines of the 8th International Para Athletics Meeting in Marrakech, Morocco,...
Porec, Croatia gears up to host the third edition of the PVE Champions Cup – Men from April 26-28, welcoming six top-tier teams from five European countries vying for title. Following successful tournament in Nola, Italy, and Dresden, Germany, Porec steps into the spotlight and promises to provide top-notch sitting...
In sports, there are often people whose dedication and passion lay the foundation for its success. Behind World ParaVolley, an organisation dedicated to promoting sitting volleyball and beach paravolley worldwide, lies a tapestry of volunteers whose selflessness and tireless efforts have woven the sport into the fabric of communities across...
At World ParaVolley, the athletes are the undisputed stars, their journey from grassroots to glory are emblematic of pure dedication to the sport. Whether on the courts of sitting volleyball or the sun-kissed sands of beach paravolley, these individuals have risen to become household names, inspiring millions around the globe....
A visionary leader can make all the difference in a sport, where passion and perseverance often intersect. Enter Lori Okimura, who was newly promoted to take on the position of President of World ParaVolley (WPV) and whose track record in revolutionising the business of volleyball and beach volleyball in her...
April 24, 1981, marked the birth of a revolutionary movement in Bonn, Germany – a movement that would change the landscape of paravolley forever. On this historic day, the international federation, World ParaVolley, emerged and ignited a global passion for inclusivity and excellence in sports. Fast forward to April 24,...
Volleyball England announced the induction of five individuals, including Denis Le Breuilly and Gordon Neale OBE, into the esteemed Dr. Don Anthony MBE Hall of Fame. This prestigious recognition comes as a testament to their contributions and dedication the sport on the international stage. The induction ceremony took place during...
