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...
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’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...
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 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 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...
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...
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...
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,...
The World ParaVolley President, with the approval of the Board of Directors, convened a Special Hearing Panel in May 2024 to investigate multiple complaints received related to the behavior of an international technical official (ITO) at the 2024 WPV Dali, China Final Sitting Volleyball Qualifier for Paris 2024. Complaints received...
