World ParaVolley classifier Stefak dies aged 69 after battle with cancer
World ParaVolley classifier and team doctor Juraj Stefak has died aged 69 following a battle with cancer.
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Brazilian sitting volleyball teams return to Paralympic Training Centre in São Paulo
Brazil's sitting volleyball teams have returned to the Paralympic Training Centre in São Paulo for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic began.
USA Volleyball elect two Paralympians to Board and Council positions
USA Volleyball has confirmed that two Paralympians have joined its governing body in leadership roles to represent their fellow athletes.
USA Volleyball beach ParaVolley programme boosted by $100,000 donation
Hickory Point Beach is to become the national training site for the USA Volleyball (USAV) beach ParaVolley programme after a foundation donated $100,000 (£73,000/€82,000) to support the beach ParaVolley set-up at the Floridian location.
Iran sitting volleyball coach warns Tokyo 2020 preparation will be key to defending title
Iran sitting volleyball head coach Hadi Rezaei has warned preparation will be key if the team is to retain its Paralympic Games title at Tokyo 2020 later this year.
New dates confirmed for final Tokyo 2020 sitting volleyball qualifier
The final men's sitting volleyball qualifying event for this year's Paralympic Games in Tokyo is now scheduled to take place in Duisburg from June 1 to June 4.
ParaVolley Europe planning to hold two beach events in July
ParaVolley Europe has announced plans to stage two beach tournaments in July.
Couzner secures another four-year term as World ParaVolley President
Barry Couzner has been re-elected as President of the World ParaVolley after standing unopposed at the organisation’s General Assembly.
World ParaVolley suspends player for one year over classification misrepresentation
An unnamed sitting volleyball player has been suspended for one year by World ParaVolley after being found to have violated classification rules.
World ParaVolley Foundation launches campaign to raise $10,000
The World ParaVolley Foundation has launched a campaign to raise $10,000 (£7,600/€8,300) to help develop the sport and provide new opportunities to athletes.
World Para Volley postpones final men's qualifier for rearranged Tokyo 2020
The Board of World Para Volley has approved the postponement of the final men's qualifier for the rescheduled Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
European Sitting Volleyball Championships moved from May to October
Next year's European Sitting Volleyball Championships in Turkey have been pushed back by five months due to the coronavirus pandemic and recent developments regarding a COVID-19 vaccine.
China to host 2022 Sitting Volleyball World Championships
Hangzhou in China has been awarded the 2022 Sitting Volleyball World Championships.
World ParaVolley extends equipment deal with Senoh to cover Tokyo 2020
World ParaVolley has extended its agreement with Japanese equipment supplier Senoh prior to next year's postponed Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.
ParaVolley Africa President Khattab named to Egypt's Senate
ParaVolley Africa President Hayat Khattab says she hopes to "achieve something for Para-athletes" after being appointed to Egypt’s Senate.
