Vanuatu’s Debbie Masauvakalo (middle) receives the IOC Women and Sports Award. ©️ Greg Martin/IOC The Board of Directors for World ParaVolley appointed Debbie Masauvakalo (VAN) to the position of Vice President, filling a vacancy created with the succession of Lori Okimura (USA) to the position of President after the retirement...
World ParaVolley held its first Board Meeting of 2024 in a virtual format to include its members, invited guests, and members of its leadership team of those responsible for commissions and committees. In a true testament to its global composition, the meeting accommodated nine time zones for members and participants...
Cairo hosted a magnificent spectacle on Thursday, as the Afro-Arab Club Sitting Volleyball Championship commenced with an unforgettable opening ceremony. Dignitaries, sports enthusiasts, athletes from across the Afro-Arab region gathered at the Cairo International Stadium to witness the inauguration of the tournament. Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Minister of Youth and Sports,...
Sitting volleyball is set to grip the heart of Cairo as the inaugural Afro-Arab Club Sitting Volleyball Championship begins in the Egyptian capital. From February 28 to March 3, the Cairo International Stadium will bear witness to 12 clubs from across the Afro-Arab region vying for the inaugural title. The...
In preparation for the highly anticipated Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, Iran men’s sitting volleyball coach Hadi Rezaei has unveiled his lineup for their upcoming third-round training camp. A total of 16 players have been selected to participate in the training sessions set to kick off in Tehran on March 3....
All eyes turn to Sempeter where the EuroLeague Bronze Men Pool B teams are gearing up for a thrilling showdown. The event this weekend, which is hosted by a well-experienced side, ECE Sempeter, will set the tone for what is poised to be an electrifying year for ParaVolley Europe, as...
Amin Moameri’s journey into sitting volleyball is a testament to resilience, dedication and deep-rooted passion for the sport. As a former member of the volleyball national team and a certified FIVB Level 2 Volleyball Coach, Moameri’s transition from player to coach was guided by familial influence and pursuit of excellence....
The United States men’s and women’s teams will each gear up for a weekend of sitting volleyball friendlies at the Boston Convention Centre, where the men’s squad take on the Canadian team from February 23-25 and the women’s team face off against Germany from March 1-3. USA and Canada play...
The beach paravolley scene is about to get a serious dose of sizzle with appointment of David Cox as World ParaVolley’s Assistant Sport Director for beach paravolley. With nearly three decades of experience in volleyball and beach volleyball, Cox brings expertise and passion for the Para sport discipline. “David brings...
World ParaVolley is thrilled to announce the appointment of Chrissy Benz as the Assistant Sport Director for sitting volleyball, a move set to revolutionise the discipline with her unparalleled expertise in fostering inclusive sporting environments. “Chrissy’s experience in leadership and administration will be critical to the evolution of sitting volleyball...
