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Official website of the Paralympic Movement
Sitting Volleyball is governed by the World Organization for Volleyball for the Disabled (WOVD).
http://www.wovd.info/
Sitting volleyball
Sitting volleyball was introduced to the world at the Arnhem 1980 Paralympic Games.
It requires a smaller court (10m x 6m) and a lower net, and the game is considerably faster than standing volleyball. It’s played in a best-of-five set format, and the first to reach 25 points (with at least a 2-point lead) wins the game.
Teams consist of mixed classes in male and female events, with six on the court at a time. At all times, an athletes’ pelvis must be touching the ground, and service blocks are allowed.
At the London 2012 Games, 198 athletes competed in the sport.
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| © | |
| Address | Ms. I. Bos, General Manager Andersonweg 186041 JE Roermond, Netherlands |
| Phone | [+31] 475-531-8257 |
| generalmanager@wovd.info | |
| Website | http://www.wovd.info/ |
| Main Contact | Denis Le Breuilly |
| IPC Sports Council Representative | Denis Le Breuilly |
