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The Paralympic Games represent the pinnacle of sport. In 1960, the first Paralympics were formally held in Rome shortly after the Olympic Games and have been held every four years since. Men’s sitting volleyball joined the Paralympic roster in 1984, and women’s sitting made its debut in 2004.
The U.S. women are the defending Paralympic champions.
Women's Sitting National Team Schedule |
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| Women's Sitting National Team Schedule |
Please click on the name of the opponent in the table below to go to the event page for the individual match information, including streaming links and broadcast information.
| U.S. Date | Opponent | Result | U.S. Time (CT) | Japan Date/Time |
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| August 28 | Rwanda | W, 3-0 (25-11, 25-9, 25-11) | 12:00 a.m. | August 28 at 2:00 p.m. |
| August 30 | China | L, 3-0 (25-17, 25-22, 26-24) | 4:30 a.m. | August 30 at 6:30 p.m. |
| September 1 | RPC (Russian Paralympic Committee) | W, 3-0 (25-19, 25-15, 25-22) | 4:30 a.m. | September 1 at 6:30 p.m. |
| September 3 | Semifinal vs. Brazil | W, 3-0 (25-19, 25-11, 25-23) | 4:30 a.m. | September 3 at 6:30 p.m. |
| September 4 | Gold Medal Match vs. China | W, 3-1 (25-12, 25-20, 22-25, 25-19) | 8:00 p.m. | Gold: September 5 at 10:00 a.m. |
The U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team is headed to the gold medal match at the 2026 World ParaVolley World Championship after an impressive 3-0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-7) victory over Canada in the semifinals on Thursday in Hangzhou, China.
The U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team is headed to the gold medal match at the 2026 World ParaVolley World Championship after an impressive 3-0 (25-15, 25-22, 25-7) victory over Canada in the semifinals on Thursday in Hangzhou, China.
The U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team defeated Italy, 3-1 (25-14, 15-25, 25-14, 25-19) on Wednesday in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World ParaVolley World Championship in Hangzhou, China.
The U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team reached the quarterfinal round of the 2026 World ParaVolley World Championship in Hangzhou, China with a 3-0 (25-20, 25-16, 25-15) victory over Kenya on Tuesday. With the victory, the U.S. clinched a spot in the 2028 Paralympics in Los Angeles.
The U.S. Women’s Sitting National Team finished unbeaten in pool play at the 2026 World ParaVolley World Championship with a 3-0 (25-6, 25-8, 25-10) win over Germany on Monday in Hangzhou, China. The U.S. (3-0) advances to the round of 16.
Who'll be a Paralympian?
No. Name (Position, Height, Hometown)
1 Lora Webster (MB, 5-11, Point Lookout, N.Y.)
2 Bethany Zummo (L, 5-3, Dublin, Calif.)
3 Lexi Shifflett (S/L, 5-4, Waseca, Minn.)
5 Katie Holloway (OH, 6-3, Lake Stevens, Wash.)
6 Heather Erickson (OPP, 5-11, Fayetteville, N.C.)
7 Monique Matthews (MB/OH, 6-0, Ardmore, Okla.)
8 Whitney Dosty (OH/OPP, 6-3, Tucson, Ariz.)
9 Tia Edwards (OH/MB, 5-7, Skiatook, Okla.)
11 Jillian Williams (MB/OPP/OH, 5-10, Odem, Texas)
12 Emma Schieck (OH, 5-7, Statesville, N.C.)
14 Kaleo Kanahele Maclay (S, 5-6, Edmond, Okla.)
16 Nicky Nieves (MB/OH, 5-10, Kissimmee, Fla.)
4 Maddy Ball (OH, 5-7, Delray Beach, Fla.)
10 Sydney Satchell (L, 5-2, Oklahoma City, Okla.)
13 Nichole Millage (OPP, 5-7, Champaign, Ill.)
15 Annie Flood (S/OPP, 5-8, Salem, Ore.)
18 Courtney Baker (OH, 5-9, Crofton, Ky.)
Head Coach: Bill Hamiter
Assistant Coach: Michelle Goodall
Assistant Coach: Jon Aharoni
Athletic Trainer: Kat King
Technical Coordinator: Jeff Hicks
Team Manager: Mark Herrin
Tokyo Paralympic Games
The U.S. women look to defend their 2016 Paralympic gold medal this year. Get pumped with our one year out video.
Women’s Sitting
Has already qualified for the 2020 Paralympics after finishing second at the 2018 World ParaVolley Sitting Volleyball World Championships.
Men’s Sitting
Can qualify by winning the Tokyo 2020 Men’s Final Paralympic Qualification Tournament, which was postponed from its original March 16-21, 2020, in Edmond, Oklahoma. It will take place this spring.
Women (Full History)
Gold: 2016
Silver: 2008, 2012
Bronze: 2004
Appearances: Four of four tournaments (2004, 2008, 2012, 2016)
Men (Full History)
Best Finish: Sixth place (2004)
Appearances: Seven of 11 tournaments (1984, 1988, 1992, 1996, 2000, 2004, 2016)
