In anticipation of the upcoming Africa Zone Sitting Volleyball Championships, a total of 28 players from the national women's and men's sitting volleyball teams have commenced an intensive residential training camp. Scheduled to take place from January 29 to February 3 in Nigeria, the championships will bring together top teams from across the continent. READ ALSO: Sitting volleyball: Intense battles await in championship playoffs Officials at the National Paralympic Committee (NPC Rwanda) have told Times Sport that the training camp will host a 28-member squad, comprising 14 men and 14 women. Under the guidance of head coach Mossad Rashad, both teams are currently engaged in daily training sessions at Green Hills Academy in Kigali. The players are accommodated at Classic Hotel. The upcoming competition is a significant one as it doubles as the qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. The champions in both the women's and men's categories will earn the honour of representing Africa in the prestigious 2024 Paralympic Games. The two teams have welcomed new players into their ranks. These include Marcienne Mahoro and Yvonne Imanishimwe in the women's team, and Janvier Sinayobye, Ezra Kubwimana, Léandre Muhawenimana, and Célestin Byumvuhore in the men's team. The tournament is set to feature participation of eight countries, namely Algeria, Libya, Egypt, Morocco, Kenya, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, and Rwanda. Full squads: Women’s Team: Agnes Nyiranshimiyimana Faustin Uwimpuhwe Claudine Murebwayire Sandrine Nyirambarushimana Alice Musabyemariya Marie Adeline Mucyo Claudine Bazubagira Solange Nyiraneza Clementine Umutoni Hosiana Mulisa Liliane Mukobwankawe Chantal Mutuyimana Yvonne Imanishimwe Marcianne Mahoro Men’s Team: Janvier Sinayobye Ezra Kubwimana Leandre Muhawenimana Celestin Byumvuhore Jean Baptiste Ndayisaba Callixte Twagirayezu Jean Claude Ndahiro Callixte Uwizeyimana Christophe Nyagatare Jean Semana Jean Bosco Ngizwenimana Emile Cadet Vuningabo Innocent Niyitegeka Jean Baptiste Murema
