Meet the International Technical Officials for Paris 2024 sitting volleyball

As the spotlight beams on the athletes at the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, there is an ensemble of unsung heroes working tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure fair play and smooth management of the sitting volleyball competition – the International Technical Officials (ITOs).

These professionals, who come from all over the world, bring a wealth of experience from previous Olympic and Paralympic Games, where their skills have been fine-tuned for the thrilling discipline of sitting volleyball.

With their strong passion for the sport, these ITOs perform a variety of duties critical to the competition’s success, including compliance with the regulations to adjudicating matches with uncompromising impartiality. Their attention to detail provides a level playing field for all teams.

Behind their official titles are stories of determination and dedication to success, making the Paralympic Games one of the pinnacles of their careers.

As the world watches the Paralympic sitting volleyball athletes, these ITOs will ensure that the game is played with integrity and honour, showcasing the very best of sitting volleyball.

“Paris 2024 is not only a wonderful showcase of our best athletes – it is also a wonderful opportunity for many of a best ITOs from across the globe to support the delivery of this great event – our referees, referee observers, classifiers, jury members and communications team are all critical to a successful Games,” World ParaVolley Sport Director Stephen Giugni said.

Stay tuned in the coming months for features that will highlight the remarkable journeys and contributions of these World ParaVolley ITOs. From their personal anecdotes to the profound impact of their roles in the sport, these stories will provide a better understanding of these individuals who are working tirelessly behind the scenes to create the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games an unforgettable spectacle.

Paris 2024 ITOs

Technical Delegate – Glenn Stewart (AUS)

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Assistant Technical Delegate/Safeguarding Officer – Lori Okimura (USA)

Head of Jury – Sven Ritter (GER)

Jury – Joseph Campbell (USA)

Jury – Wei Ping Tu (AUS)

Jury – Irene Chang (MAS)

Jury – Philip Allen (CAN)