SITTING VOLLEYBALL NEWS
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USA golden in sitting volleyball final against China!
China’s unbeaten run at the Paralympic Games comes to an end while there are also celebrations for Brazil.
Iran seize back Paralympic title on day of high emotion
Victory in men’s sitting volleyball final sees Iran come out on top in fifth successive gold-medal battle with Bosnia and Herzegovina.
![Canada play Rwanda in Sitting Volleyball at Rio 2016](/sites/default/files/images/160916143848918_GettyImages-605902478.jpg)
Women’s sitting volleyball finalists decided
China and USA are set to renew their intense rivalry in the gold medal match on Saturday 17 September.
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Victories for USA and China in sitting volleyball
Bosnia and Herzegovina and Iran also showed their qualities as the competition progresses.
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Seilkop out of retirement for Rio
USA’s Chris Seilkop will compete in his fourth Paralympic Games at Rio after returning from a nine-year break.
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Early loss gives Chinese sitting volleyball time to improve
The reigning Paralympic and world champions are learning from their loss to rivals the USA back in March.
![The team of Bosnia and Herzegovina celebrates after winning the gold in the Men's Sitting Volleyball competition at the London 2012 Paralympic Games.](/sites/default/files/images/151009091901884_bosnia.jpg)
Team spirit, unity key for Bosnia and Herzegovina
Safet Alibasic is among the members expected to return on the team that has been together through more than Paralympic Games.
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US sitting volleyball not overlooking rivals
While the women’s team looks to finally overtake China, they know their opponents are improving just as much.
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Hajikolaei will only be satisfied with Paralympic gold
The libero is confident Iran will have a winning sitting volleyball team together for September’s Paralympics.
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Pools announced for Rio 2016 sitting volleyball competition
The pool stages in the men’s and women’s competitions will see repeat fixtures from the London 2012 gold medal matches.
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Sport Week: Brazil's time to shine in sitting volleyball
Wellington Platini says focus and aggression essential for Brazil to beat the strong teams in Rio.
Sport Week: Sitting volleyball ones to watch at Rio
Keep tabs on these four athletes expected to help their teams to gold in September’s Paralympic Games.
![Man hits a volleyball in the air](/sites/default/files/images/151214165941272_GettyImages-82823629.jpg)
Sport Week: Sitting volleyball storylines
Five potential storylines to follow in the sport heading into the Rio 2016 Paralympic Games.
![Canada's women's sitting volleyball team playing Cuba in the bronze medal game at the Toronto 2015 Parapan American Games.](/sites/default/files/images/151022182926518_DSC_7157.jpg)
Sport Week: History of sitting volleyball
Learn how the sport originated and how it entered the Paralympic programme.
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Sport Week: Sitting volleyball venue at Rio 2016
The sport will be contested in the Riocentro Pavilion 6 during the Paralympic Games.
![Sitting volleyball match](/sites/default/files/images/151116103902259_144714353613250800_resized.jpg)
Sport Week: Classification in sitting volleyball
There are two sport classes – MD and D – with teams allowed to have only one MD player on the court.
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Sport Week: Introduction to sitting volleyball
Get to know one of the fastest, most dynamic sports that will be played at Rio 2016.
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Para-sport in review: March 2016
Most of the winter sports season wrapped up, while World Championships in cycling and boccia took place.
![Five para-athletes have been shortlisted for the Allianz Athlete of the Month poll for March 2016: Heather Erickson, Melissa Tapper, Megan Giglia, Stephen McGuire and Oksana Masters.](/sites/default/files/images/160408093236927_collage2.jpg)
Vote now for the Allianz Athlete of the Month – March 2016
The public has until 14 April to vote for their favourite from the five candidates.
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Russia claims final sitting volleyball qualification spot
Russia will be sending a men’s and women’s team to the Rio 2016 Games after their success at the World ParaVolley Intercontinental.