As the world sitting volleyball community anticipates the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, a dedicated team of International Technical Officials (ITOs) is preparing to ensure the event runs smoothly and upholds the highest standards of fairness and integrity.
This is the first of a three-part series about the sitting volleyball ITOs for Paris 2024. Led by Technical Delegate Glenn Stewart from Australia, this team brings together a wealth of experience and passion for Para sports.
Here, we spotlight five key members of Team WPV (World ParaVolley) who will play important roles at the Paris 2024 sitting volleyball competition.
Glenn Stewart brings his expertise to his role as the Technical Delegate for Paris 2024. His career in Para sport includes serving as the Assistant Coach and Manager of the Australian men’s team at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games and the Technical Delegate for Paris 2024.
Paralympic Games
Glenn served as the Assistant Coach and Manager of the Australian men’s team at the Sydney 2000 Paralympic Games and will be the Technical Delegate for Paris 2024.
Other Major Events
Glenn’s experience extends to significant roles as the Technical Delegate at 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 also the Assistant Technical Delegate at the 2022 Asia Para Games in Hangzhou and the Technical Delegate at the 2018 World Championships Sitting Volleyball in the Netherlands and the 2018 Sitting Volleyball World Championships Final Qualifier in Jeju. Additionally, Glenn served as Equipment Manager at the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney and as a Jury Member at the 2017 World Super 6 Men and Women in Hangzhou.
Lori Okimura’s experience spans several decades that is marked by her commitment to promoting integrity, and a safe and fair competition. As the Assistant Technical Delegate and Safeguarding Officer for Paris 2024, she will oversee the integrity of the matches and ensure a safe environment for all participants.
Paralympic Games
Lori served as a Jury member at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. In her upcoming role as ATD/Safeguarding Officer for Paris 2024, Lori will ensure that all safeguarding measures are in place to protect athletes, officials, and participants.
Olympic Games
Lori was the Federation President of the United States at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games. Between 1992 and 2008, she held various roles as an…
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