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 part of its expansion strategy, the organisation plans to nurture and develop the women’s team over the coming months, inviting more talented female athletes to join their ranks and bolster the representation of women in sitting volleyball.
The selection process for the national teams was rigorous, resulting in the appointment of 12 male and 7 female athletes to the respective squads, alongside 6 development players poised for growth and advancement in the sport.
Women’s National Team
Louisa Mapayeni (Mapungubwe Warriors)
Vidah Muthabi (Boabab)
Kedibone Malematja (Boabab)
Pretty Maloma (Boabab)
Babalwa Fuba (Zama ParaVolley)
Tshepiso Mangena (Limpopo Tigers)
Mapitso Magulego (Limpopo Tigers)
Men’s National Team
Ntsieni Mambani (Boabab)
Emmanuel Makuwa (Mapungubwe Warriors)
Dave Kgosana (Mapungubwe Warriors)
David Malaka (Mapungubwe Warriors)
Vincent Maduana (Mapungubwe Warriors)
Mogale Frans (Mapungubwe Warriors)
Siphe Qaba (iKapa storm)
Thobile Neki (iKapa Storm)
Shannon Moore (iKapa Storm)
Fabian Muller (iKapa Storm)
Loyiso Mhambi (Zama)
Sandile Xakayo (Zama)
Men’s Development Players
Mokgobola Chewe (Jacaranda Sliders)
Zukiliem Mafiwka (Jacaranda Sliders)
Masala Ramolosha (Jacaranda Sliders)
Louis Nawe (Mapungubwe Warriors)
Sedzanih Madzhie (Mapungubwe Warriors)
Eric Tyhuulu (Mapungubwe Warriors)
Source: ParaVolley South Africa
