April 24, 1981, marked the birth of a revolutionary movement in Bonn, Germany – a movement that would change the landscape of paravolley forever. On this historic day, the international federation, World ParaVolley, emerged and ignited a global passion for inclusivity and excellence in sports. Fast forward to April 24, 2024, and the world is buzzing with excitement as it comes together to celebrate the sport’s spirit on World ParaVolley Day. This year’s festivities hold special significance as they coincide with the upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris. After months of fierce competitions, 16 ..read more

Following their narrow miss in securing a spot at the 2024 Paralympic Games, Iran’s women’s sitting volleyball team, under the guidance of coach Leyla Beryanian, is calling for increased support to guide them to success on the Asian and world stages. In a recent statement to Tehran Times, Leyla Beryanian highlighted the team’s need for backing to ensure their competitive edge in upcoming tournaments. Despite their commendable performance, narrowly losing to Slovenia in the five-set finale of the 2024 WPV Sitting Volleyball Final Paralympics Qualifier for Women, Beryanian emphasised the importa ..read more

ParaVolley South Africa proudly announced the formation of its sitting volleyball national teams, showcasing the national federation’s commitment to development. Notably, this announcement includes the introduction of the first-ever women’s national squad, marking a significant milestone in ParaVolley South Africa’s duty towards gender parity and broader participation and also highlighting the great work of its president and WPV Development Director Anton Raimondo. The female squad, though currently compact, reflects a strong foundation upon which ParaVolley South Africa aims to build. As par ..read more

As we get ready for Play True Day 2024 on April 19, the global anti-doping community is getting excited about a big online celebration. WADA is inviting everyone involved in sports to come together and support clean competition. This year’s theme is #OnePlayTrueTeam. It’s all about showing that we’re in this together – athletes, coaches, doctors, family, friends, and everyone who loves sports and wants to keep them clean. Whether you’re part of a team or just a fan, you’re part of the #OnePlayTrueTeam. To make sure everyone can join in, WADA has created special images and videos in different l ..read more

Wayne Hellquist, former World ParaVolley vice-president and towering figure in Saskatchewan’s volleyball community, has been announced as one of the distinguished inductees into the Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024. The announcement marked a momentous occasion for Hellquist, whose remarkable contributions to the sport have left have significantly impacted the athletic scene. ©️ Saskatchewan Sports Hall of Fame Hailing from North Battleford, his journey through sport has been nothing short of extraordinary. As a player, coach, administrator and leader, he has consistently exempli ..read more

Iran’s Paris 2024 Paralympic Games campaign gains momentum as their fourth stage of the men’s sitting volleyball national team’s preparation camp is set to take place from April 29 to May 6 in Tabriz. This stage of the preparation camp serves as a pivotal moment for their athletes ahead of the upcoming quadrennial, where they will be defending their title as Paralympic champions. Under the guidance of head coach Hadi Rezaei, alongside Jalil Imri, Hassan Mohammadi and Hadi Sajdnia, a formidable roster of players is set to undergo intensive training. Sadegh Bigdeli, Hamidreza Abbasi, Mehdi Ba ..read more

With just over 100 days to go until the 2024 Paris Paralympics, excitement is building in Colorado Springs. Team USA’s sitting volleyball squad, which won gold at Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020, is gearing up for another shot at glory. This past weekend, athletes from all over the country came together for a training camp. One player to watch is Katie Holloway Bridge. She’s a star of the team and was named MVP at the last Paralympics. Holloway Bridge, whose foot was amputated at a young age, shared her inspiring journey. “Because I grew up in a small town, I knew nothing different than playing able-b ..read more

SKISO Sinovi Bosne Lukavac emerged triumphant in Pool E of the Silver EuroLeague Men’s tournament, keeping an impeccable record of four wins in as many games. The squad showcased their dominance on home turf, securing gold in commanding fashion. Under the leadership of coach Fahrudin Muharemović, SKISO Sinovi Bosne Lukavac outclassed their opponents Pays Voironnais Volley of France and ECE Sempeter of Slovenia throughout the two-day tournament held in Lukavac, Bosnia and Herzegovina. Having already secured their place in the last stage of the 2023-2024 competition edition as future hosts of ..read more

Following the exhilarating conclusion of the EuroLeague Men Bronze groups, teams are gearing up for the next phase of competition as the spotlight shifts to Lukavac, Bosnia and Herzegovina. From April 12-14, the Silver Pool E matches will unfold, promising top-level action and intense showdowns on the court. Hosted in the vibrant town of Lukavac, the event will feature the formidable home team, Skiso Sinovi Bosne Lukavac, as they clash with the triumphant Pool B winners ECE Sempeter of Slovenia and the formidable Pool C runners-up Pays Voironnais Volley of France. With anticipation soaring ..read more

The 2024 WPV Sitting Volleyball Final Paralympics Qualifiers for Men and Women, presented by Delin Company, has concluded, with Slovenia and Ukraine emerging victorious in the final round and earning their tickets to the upcoming Paralympic Games in Paris. Slovenia’s journey from Dali to Paris was nothing short of spectacular, culminating in a heart-stopping 3-2 (25-13, 11-25, 25-22, 23-25, 15-13) victory over Iran in the women’s final. Valentyna Brik’s brave showing on their final match of the tournament helped Slovenia showcase their dominance in their unbeaten run. “It was an extremely tou ..read more