Volleyball
(Sitting)
Sitting Volleyball first introduced in 1956 and is one of the most
important team sports for athletes with a
disability. The differences between
Paralympic and Olympic Volleyball are
minimal. Specifically, in Sitting Volleyball
the dimensions of the
court are smaller, the 'filet' (net) is
lower, and the athletes play sitting down.
 The
sport requires determination, cooperation
and good strategy from the participants.
Athletes with locomotor disabilities
(amputations or other locomotor
disabilities) are eligible to participate.
In Sitting Volleyball the men and women
athletes are not classified into classes as
in other sports. However, they must fulfil
the conditions of a minimum degree of
disability.
The games take place in an indoor court
between two teams, in a playing area
measuring 10 x 6 metres. Each team consists
of six players and up to six substitutes.
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