In this second part of the Q&A with Japan sitting volleyball athlete Yoshihiro Iikura, who participated at the Tokyo Paralympics, he talks about his approach to his goals, his bond with his family, and his dreams for the future. Starting with the motivation that “there might be a chance” for...
Explore the story of Japan’s sitting volleyball athlete Yoshihiro Iikura, a late bloomer in the world of Para sports, as he fulfils his dream of another Paralympic participation. After losing his left leg in a workplace accident at the age of 25, Iikura discovered his passion for sports at the...
In sitting volleyball’s colourful world, where skill, strategy and sheer resilience converge, one of the tacticians that resonates profoundly is Dr. Mosaad Elaiuty. With his years of experience and passion for the discipline, he has not only steered Egypt to Paralympic success but is now weaving his magic with the...
The Italian Sportrait Awards 2024 celebrated the women’s sitting volleyball national team with the prestigious ‘Top Women’s Team’ prize. Held at the Roberto Rossellini Institute for Film and Television, the event marked the team’s outstanding achievements, including their history-making victory at the European Championships last year, on October 15, 2024,...
The IPC, together with the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), is launching the e-course ‘ADEL for Paris 2024 Paralympics’. Designed specifically for athletes, coaches and other support personnel participating in this year’s Paralympic Games, it follows the success of the first anti-doping e-learning courses introduced in 2021 and 2022. ADEL for...
Aluron CMC Paravolley secured their place in the 2024 Silver EuroLeague Men after an undefeated run in the Men’s Bronze EuroLeague tournament from March 9 to 10 in Voiron, France. The Polish club, headed by coach Adam Malik, displayed remarkable performance beating Pays Voironnais Volley of France and ASD Giocoparma...
Benjamín Haffner had the opportunity to speak on the Suárez al Día radio programme, where he discussed his journey as a sitting volleyball athlete and his goals for the upcoming South American Championship in Brazil. The interview, conducted in Spanish, provided insights into Haffner’s dedication to the sport and his...
Learnings from Coaching the Best Sport (and Athletes) in the World By Nicole Ban – Canada Women’s Head Coach Happy International Women’s Day! As one of the handful of women Head Coaches within World Paravolley, I am proud to be paving the way for future generations. This job is truly...
After the completion of two successful group tournaments – Pools A and B – of the EuroLeague Bronze Men, all eyes turn to Voiron, France, where Pool C teams will compete for the last ticket to the Silver EuroLeague competition. The tournament is scheduled from March 9 to 10, featuring...
Iraq’s Wissam Al Majd clinched a four-set victory over Libya’s Al-Mustaqbal Beni Ghazi in the inaugural Afro-Arab Sitting Volleyball Club Championship held in Cairo International Stadium from February 28 to March 3. The third-place match saw Riyadh of Saudi Arabia secure victory over Egypt’s Eastern Company in straight sets, while...
