Updates on the 2023 World Super 6 events

WORLD SUPER 6 FOR MEN The World Super 6 event for Men was planned to take place in Laval, France in September. Following a series of discussions with the French Federation, and reviewing alternative locations, we regret to inform everyone that this event will not proceed in 2023. If any...

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Call for interest to host new Development Centres

WPV Beach ParaVolley Development Centre in Florida, USA Do you wish to become a node for ParaVolley development in your country or region? Do you wish to raise the profile of your sport? World ParaVolley and our Zones are providing an opportunity for member nations/organisations to host World ParaVolley or...

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New home for updated VolleySLIDE material

The full collection of VolleySLIDE resources have been fully refreshed, and are now available on the World ParaVolley (WPV) website. VolleySLIDE is an education programme developed to help those who are looking to get started with sitting volleyball, as well as those who have experience and would like to expand...

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Paris 2024 reveals official pictograms

The Paris 2024 Organising Committee has revealed the designs of the official pictograms and the visual concept of the Paralympic and Olympic Games on Wednesday, 8 February. The 23 Paralympic disciplines are represented by 15 Paralympic-only pictograms and eight pictograms that are shared with Olympic disciplines. Here they are: @Paris2024...

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Paris 2024 announces Paralympic Games event calendar

With less than 600 days to go before France hosts its first Paralympic Summer Games, Paris 2024 has unveiled its exciting and dynamic competition schedule which will see elite athletes enthrall the world over 11 days of breathtaking action between 28 August to 8 September 2024. The event schedule, developed...

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Sitting volleyball to be featured in LA28 sport programme

Following an extensive International Federation application and review process, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Governing Board has approved 22 sports for inclusion in the LA28 Paralympic Games. A record 33 Para sports submitted applications to the IPC to be considered for inclusion in the LA28 Paralympic Games. World ParaVolley is...

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Call for Expressions of Interest (EOI): Assistant Sport Director Roles – Sitting Volleyball and Beach ParaVolley

The World ParaVolley Sport Department is seeking Expressions of Interests (EOIs) for the roles of Assistant Sport Director – Sitting Volleyball and Assistant Sport Director – Beach ParaVolley. These volunteer roles work closely with the Sport Director and form a critical team that supports the development and delivery of World...

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WADA’s 2023 Prohibited List comes into force on January 1

Agency calls on athletes, entourage and all stakeholders to note major modification concerning tramadol that is to take effect in 2024 Montreal, 21 December 2022 Further to our communication on 29 September 2022, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) wishes to remind stakeholders that the 2023 List of Prohibited Substances and...

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