Meet the Schifflers
World ParaVolley had a heart-to-heart talk with Germany couple Alexander and Michelle Schiffler Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 10 November 2022 – Germany sitting volleyball’s power couple Alexander and Michelle Schiffler – from players representing different countries to the duos who fell for each other when they met on the court...
World ParaVolley Board announces a bold re-structure plan in the USA towards LA28 and beyond
World ParaVolley, the international federation of para sport disciplines sitting volleyball and beach paravolley, announced today a bold new decision in its long-term strategic planning to strengthen its marketing and management opportunities for the future. The World ParaVolley Board took action to formally establish the organisation as a not-for-profit entity...
Oakes’ outlook on Canada’s rise in sitting volleyball
Jennifer Oakes shares her views on Canada’s rise in women’s sitting volleyball. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 9 November 2022 – “We used to be the underdog and now we are a top competitor,” Canada setter Jennifer Oakes said, after steering her team a final four appearance in the 2022 World...
Luiza Fiorese: From sports journalist to Paralympic medallist
Brazil’s Luiza Guisso Fiorese originally set her sights on becoming a sport journalist at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games, but things turned out better for her as that experience in the Japanese capital rewarded her and her teammates a bronze medal. At age 15, Luiza was diagnosed with bone cancer...
Giba: Passion, love and work the Brazilian way
Giba is the cornerstone of Brazilian sitting volleyball Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, 7 November 2022 – Gilberto Lourenco da Silva or Giba has been one of the main forces driving the Brazilian men’s national team to success for more than a decade. Giba made it to four Paralympic Games final...










