Eight players from the U.S. Paralympic gold medal women’s sitting volleyball team are participating in the World ParaVolley World Super 6 tournament in Hangzou, China this week. This event is significant as it is the first tournament to offer a prize money of USD$20,000. The competition will feature six of the world’s best women’s sitting volleyball teams. U.S. Head Coach Bill Hamiter expressed his excitement about the opportunity that sitting teams are receiving.
The U.S. team consists of ten players, with eight players from the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Team that won gold in Rio de Janeiro. The remaining two players are newcomers. It’s worth noting that starting setter Kaleho (Kanahele) Maclay will be playing in this tournament while pregnant, making it her last tournament of the year.
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The U.S. team will face challenging opponents such as Japan, China, Ukraine, Netherlands, and Russia during the tournament. The medal matches will take place on May 21. This tournament will also mark the first meeting between the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team and China since their encounter in the 2016 Paralympic gold medal match.
Coached by Bill Hamiter, the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team is comprised of talented players including Heather Erickson, Monique Burkland, Tia Edwards, Kari Miller, Nicky Nieves, Lexi Shifflett, Bethany Zummo, Courtney Baker, and Whitney Dosty. In Maclay’s absence, Shifflett will take over as the starting setter.
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The U.S. team is eager to continue their success and maintain their No. 1 ranking in the world. This tournament presents an opportunity for the team to fine-tune their offense and demonstrate their skills on the international stage.
FAQs
Q: Which teams are participating in the World ParaVolley World Super 6 tournament?
A: The tournament will feature six of the world’s best women’s sitting volleyball teams, including the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team.
Q: What is the significance of this tournament?
A: The World ParaVolley World Super 6 is the first tournament to offer a prize money of USD$20,000, which is a big deal for sitting teams.
Q: Who are the key players representing the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team?
A: The team consists of talented players such as Heather Erickson, Monique Burkland, Tia Edwards, Kari Miller, Nicky Nieves, Lexi Shifflett, Bethany Zummo, Courtney Baker, and Whitney Dosty.
Summary
The U.S. Paralympic gold medal women’s sitting volleyball team is currently competing in the World ParaVolley World Super 6 tournament in China. This tournament is not only significant because it features six of the world’s best women’s sitting volleyball teams, but it also offers a prize money of USD$20,000. The U.S. team, consisting of eight players from the 2016 U.S. Paralympic Team, along with two newcomers, aims to maintain their No. 1 ranking in the world. With world-class players and experienced coaching staff, the team is well-prepared to showcase their skills and compete against formidable opponents. The tournament provides an opportunity for the U.S. team to refine their strategies and further solidify their dominance in the sport.
For more information and updates on the U.S. Women’s Sitting Team’s journey in the World ParaVolley World Super 6 tournament, visit Alpinetgheep.com.
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