Because the world sitting volleyball group anticipates the Paris 2024 Paralympic Video games, a devoted workforce of Worldwide Technical Officers (ITOs) is getting ready to make sure the occasion runs easily and upholds the best requirements of equity and integrity.
That is the primary of a three-part sequence concerning the sitting volleyball ITOs for Paris 2024. Led by Technical Delegate Glenn Stewart from Australia, this workforce brings collectively a wealth of expertise and keenness for Para sports activities.
Right here, we highlight 5 key members of Workforce WPV (World ParaVolley) who will play necessary roles on the Paris 2024 sitting volleyball competitors.
Glenn Stewart brings his experience to his function because the Technical Delegate for Paris 2024. His profession in Para sport contains serving because the Assistant Coach and Supervisor of the Australian males’s workforce on the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Video games and the Technical Delegate for Paris 2024.
Paralympic Video games
Glenn served because the Assistant Coach and Supervisor of the Australian males’s workforce on the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Video games and would be the Technical Delegate for Paris 2024.
Different Main Occasions
Glenn’s expertise extends to vital roles because the Technical Delegate on the 2023 World Cup Sitting Volleyball in Cairo, the 2023 ParaVolley Asian Zone Championships in Astana, and the 2019 ParaVolley Asia Oceania Zone Championships in Bangkok. He was additionally the Assistant Technical Delegate on the 2022 Asia Para Video games in Hangzhou and the Technical Delegate on the 2018 World Championships Sitting Volleyball within the Netherlands and the 2018 Sitting Volleyball World Championships Remaining Qualifier in Jeju. Moreover, Glenn served as Tools Supervisor on the 2018 Invictus Video games in Sydney and as a Jury Member on the 2017 World Tremendous 6 Males and Ladies in Hangzhou.
Lori Okimura’s expertise spans a number of a long time that’s marked by her dedication to selling integrity, and a secure and truthful competitors. Because the Assistant Technical Delegate and Safeguarding Officer for Paris 2024, she is going to oversee the integrity of the matches and guarantee a secure atmosphere for all individuals.
Paralympic Video games
Lori served as a Jury member on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Video games. In her upcoming function as ATD/Safeguarding Officer for Paris 2024, Lori will make sure that all safeguarding measures are in place to guard athletes, officers, and individuals.
Olympic Video games
Lori was the Federation President of the US on the Rio 2016 Olympic Video games. Between 1992 and 2008, she held numerous roles as an Worldwide Technical Official (ITO), provider, or sponsor at a number of Olympic Video games, contributing considerably to their success.
Different Main Occasions
Lori’s in depth expertise contains serving because the Sport Director, ATD and Safeguarding Officer on the Sitting Volleyball World Championship in Sarajevo and as a Jury member on the Intercontinental Qualifier in Anji. She additionally acted because the Media Delegate on the ParaPan Video games in Lima and the WPV Ladies’s Remaining Qualifier in Halifax. From 2004 to 2020, Lori was the Technical Delegate for the FIVB Seashore Volleyball World Tour. Moreover, she served as a Technical Official on the FINA Water Polo World Championship in Lengthy Seashore, and as USA’s Federation President on the FIVB World Cup and FIVB Ladies’s World Championship in Tokyo.
Phil brings a depth of expertise in Para sports activities, significantly in sitting volleyball, making him a useful asset as a Jury Member for Paris 2024. His profession displays a constant dedication to the Paralympic motion and the development of sitting volleyball.
Paralympic Video games
Phil served as a Jury member on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Video games, the place he performed a key function in sustaining the requirements and equity of the competitions. He additionally held administrative positions as Workforce Canada Admin Officer on the Vancouver 2010, Beijing 2008, and Torino 2006 Paralympic Video games.
Different Main Occasions
Phil’s contributions span quite a few vital occasions. He served as a Jury member on the Brazil Sitting Volleyball Invitational in Sao Paulo and the 2015 Parapan American Video games in Toronto. Because the Technical Delegate for the 2013 PVPA Zonal Championships in Edmond, Oklahoma, Phil oversaw technical elements and ensured compliance with requirements. He was additionally the Assistant Technical Delegate on the 2016 World ParaVolley Intercontinental in Anji, and served as each Jury Member and Media Delegate on the 2017 PVPA Zonal Championships in Montreal. Phil facilitated communication and media protection because the Media Delegate on the 2018 WPV World Championships Remaining Qualifier in Jeju, South Korea, and maintained competitors requirements as a Jury member on the 2019 Parapan American Video games in Lima and the 2024 WPV Paris 2024 Remaining Qualifier in Dali.
With an illustrious profession in officiating, Joseph Campbell’s expertise as a Jury member will likely be essential for the graceful execution of the sitting volleyball competitors of the Paris 2024 Video games. His in depth background in each Paralympic and Olympic Video games underscores his experience.
Paralympic Video games
Joe served because the Head of Jury on the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Video games, making certain the best requirements of equity and integrity. He was additionally a Jury member on the Rio 2016 Video games and served as a referee on the London 2012, Beijing 2008, Athens 2004, Sydney 2000, Atlanta 1996, and Barcelona 1992 Paralympic Video games.
Olympic Video games
On the Atlanta 1996 Olympic Video games, Joe served as a Scorer/Timer.
Different Main Occasions
Joe has held vital roles at numerous main occasions, together with serving as Assistant Technical Delegate on the Pan America Youth Para Video games in Bogota and Edmonton, and as Head of Jury on the WPV World Championships in Sarajevo. He was the Technical Delegate on the Ladies’s Final Probability Qualification in Halifax and the ParaPan America Video games in Lima. Joe additionally served as a Jury member on the World Championships within the Netherlands and as Technical Delegate on the Parapan America Video games in Toronto. His involvement on the Pan America Youth Para Video games in Sao Paulo and the World Championships in Edmonds as Assistant Technical Delegate additional highlights his in depth expertise.
Irene’s dedication to Para sport and sitting volleyball has made her a revered determine within the worldwide group. Her function as a Jury Member for Paris 2024 continues her long-standing dedication to excellence as an ITO.
Paralympic Video games
Irene served as a Jury member on the Rio 2016 Paralympic Video games.
Different Main Occasions
Irene’s in depth expertise contains serving as an Worldwide Referee on the 2007 Ladies Sitting Volleyball Championship in Shanghai and as ATD on the fifth ASEN Para Video games in Kuala Lumpur in 2009. She was an Worldwide Referee on the 2010 World Sitting Volleyball Championships in Oklahoma and a Jury Member on the 1st Asian Para Video games in Guangzhou in 2010. Irene additionally served as Technical Delegate on the 2011 sixth ASEAN Para Video games in Solo and as a Jury Member on the 2012 World Sitting Volleyball Intercontinental Cup in Cairo. She was ATD on the 2013 Asian Youth Para Video games in Malaysia and a Jury Member on the 2014 Sitting Volleyball World Championships in Poland. Irene continued her function as a Jury Member on the 2023 World Cup in Cairo.
