Rafał Wojtowicz: The Dual-code Dynamo

In sports, versatility often marks the line between the good and the great. Meet Rafał Wojtowicz, an athlete from Poland whose passion for paravolley transcends boundaries – both physical and disciplinary. At just 14, he began playing sitting volleyball, a discipline that would become his calling. Today, he stands or...

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Vanuatu to set the example, as World ParaVolley’s new VP seeks to grow the sport in more Pacific nations and push for Olympic recognition

The sport of paravolleyball has a new flag bearer in the Pacific, after the President of the Vanuatu Volleyball Federation, Debbie Masauvakalo, was appointed as Vice-President of World ParaVolley. And now her aim is see the sport grow and develop across the Pacific, using the Vanuatu experience as the example...

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Slovenia clinch thrilling tiebreaker win over Ukraine; Iran seize second win in women’s qualifier

Slovenia secured a remarkable triumph over Ukraine on the third day of the 2024 WPV Sitting Volleyball Final Qualifier for Women, presented by Delin Company, in a heart-pounding tie-break match at the Dali International Olympic Sports Centre on Friday. The encounter between the two European sides ended in a nail-biting...

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Enabling upper limb disability athletes to excel in sitting volleyball

Despite the inherent challenges posed by upper limb disabilities in sitting volleyball, Slovenia’s team has defied expectations, currently ranking sixth in the world standings. Their remarkable journey to the top of the world rankings is a testament to the dedication and expertise of coach Simon Bozic and his athletes. As...

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Rod Green embraces Dali’s warmth

For USA skipper Rod Green, this trip to Dali represents more than just another tournament, it embodies years of dedication, sacrifice, and the pursuit of success – it is the pinnacle of all their hard work. “We had a three-day travel to Dali. It was worth the travel. We have...

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Klara Vrabic braves challenges with grit and grace

In 2019, Klara Vrabic found solace in sitting volleyball after cancer altered her path from able-bodied volleyball. Now 22, she balances sports and studies at the University of Ljubljana, fuelled by a passion for teaching. “I’ve been playing sitting volleyball since 2019. But before my illness, I also played volleyball,”...

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