The men and women’s national sitting volleyball teams have entered a residential training camp ahead of the 2023 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Cup that will take place in Cairo, Egypt, from November 11-18. The teams are currently undergoing daily rigorous training sessions at Kimisagara Gymnasium under the guidance of head coach, Mossad Rashad, assisted by Eric Gakwaya. ALSO READ: Sitting Volleyball: Rwanda drawn in Pool A for ParaVolley African Championships Africa will be represented by Rwanda and Egypt in both men and women. Overall, Rwanda tops Africa women rankings followed by Egypt while Egypt lead men’s rankings while Rwanda follows in second place. The champions of the competition, in both men and women, will qualify for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. ALSO READ: Nigeria withdraws from ParaVolley African Champs The last edition of the event held in Anji saw the United States and Iran claim the championship in women and men's categories respectively. Confirmed squads Women: Agnes Nyiranshimiyimana, Faustina Uwimphuwe, Claudine Murebwayire, Sandrine Nyirambarushimana, Claudine Bazubagira, Marie-Adeline Mucyo, Alice Musabyemariya, Solange Nyiraneza, Clémentine Umutoni, Hoziana Mulisa, Liliane Mukobwankawe and Mutuyimana Chantal. Men: Jean-Baptiste Ndayisaba, Ismaël Nkwaya, Jean-Baptiste Murema, Callixte Twagirayezu, Jean-Claude Ndahiro, Callixte Nzeyimana, Christopher Nyagatare, Jean Semana, Jean-Bosco Ngizwenimana, Pacifique Niyogushimwa, Emile Cadet Vuningabo and Innocent Niyitegeka.
