The 2024 WPV Sitting Volleyball Final Qualifiers for Men and Women, presented by Delin Company, at the Dali International Olympic Sports Centre commenced with a spectacular opening ceremony that welcomed an enthusiastic crowd of 5,000, setting the tone for an exhilarating tournament.
5000 – Spectators during the Opening Ceremony
166 – Remarkable number of athletes that will participate in the competition
51 – Total matches, including 29 men’s matches and 22 women’s matches
34 – International Technical Officials serving during the competition
14 – Teams, including 8 men’s and 6 women’s teams vying for a chance to play at the Paris Paralympics
10 – Japan’s world ranking in both men’s and women’s divisions
8 – Days of fierce competition
6 – World ranking of Ukrainian men’s team and Slovenian women’s team
4 – Matches per day for the men’s preliminary round
3 – Matches per day for the women’s preliminary round
2 – Paris 2024 tickets up for grabs – one for each gender – in this qualification tournament
1 – Historic moment as Thailand makes its debut appearance at the Paralympics Qualifier, marking a significant milestone for the team