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...
Fernando Guimarães influence on Sitting Volleyball in Brazil goes far beyond the court. He is an advocate, a motivator, a leader and a spokesperson for the sport on many different levels. As far as we can see, he is the only coach who in the same world championship put both...
Bosnia and Herzegovina’s Jedinstvo Boce Brcko displayed sheer dominance in their performances at the 2024 Sitting Volleyball Men’s Bronze Euroleague, marking it with flawless execution and conquering their adversaries in Lyon twice over the weekend. With an umblemished record, they clinched the top spot in the pool standings, conceding only...
Hats will be flying again as the International Technical Officials take centre stage in Paris for Paralympic sitting volleyball, building on Tokyo 2020’s success. As the spotlight beams on the athletes at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, there is an ensemble of unsung heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes to...
Eight men’s teams and seven women’s teams have confirmed their participation for the 2024 World ParaVolley Final Paralympics Qualifier in the enchanting city of Dali, China. Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of southwestern China, Dali adds a captivating backdrop to the sporting event. The men’s event comprises Canada, China, Croatia,...
