Today

Rwanda vs Brazil 6amCanada vs Rwanda 11am

Wednesday

USA 3-0 Rwanda (25-9, 25-10, 25-7)

The national women sitting volleyball team suffered a heavy defeat at the hands of USA on Wednesday in their opening match at the ongoing World Paravolley Intercontinental Cup in Anji, Hangzhou city, China.

Pater Karreman’s team was a no-match for the United States, who won in straight sets 25-9, 25-10 and 25-7. The week-long world class tournament kicked-off on Mach 17 and will run through to March 23.

Debutants Rwanda return to action today with two games, against Brazil at 12pm China Time (6am CAT), before locking horns with Canada at 5pm (11am CAT).

The reigning African champions have been drawn in the same pool with, USA, Ukraine, Ireland, Brazil, Canada and hosts China.

Before the team’s departure last Saturday, head coach Karreman admitted it would be tough to beat China or USA but all is possible against Canada and Ireland.

Rwanda qualified for the World ParaVolley Intercontinental Cup and Paralympics last July after coming from a set down to upset Egypt in five sets (3-2) in the final of African Championships staged at Amahoro stadium.

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