World ParaVolley is pleased to congratulate the participants who successfully completed the WPV Level I Sports Classification Course in the Pan American region, an important step in strengthening ParaVolley across the Americas.

Organised and supported by the Americas Paralympic Committee, the course was delivered from 14–18 December 2025 alongside the Brazilian National Club Sitting Volleyball Championships in São Paulo, Brazil. The programme brought together participants from five nations, contributing to the development of qualified classification personnel within the region.

The successful course participants were:
Dra. Silvana Sanchez (Uruguay)
Damian Guajardo (Argentina)
Melissa Rodriguez (Mexico)
Veronica Espinoza (Peru)
Horianna Mendonça (Brazil)

The course was delivered by experienced WPV instructors Louise Ashcroft (Canada) and Rafael Gnecco de Proença (Brazil), ensuring high-quality education grounded in international standards and best practice.

This achievement underlines the importance of education, recruitment, and capacity building in ParaVolley. Strengthening the classification workforce is a key pillar in ensuring fair competition and supporting the sustainable growth of the sport across all continents.

World ParaVolley thanks the Americas Paralympic Committee and all involved for their commitment to developing ParaVolley in the region.