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Rwanda: Paris 2024 Paralympics – Rwanda Falls to Brazil in Sitting Volleyball Opener

todayAugust 30, 2024 3

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It wasn’t the beginning that Mosad Rashad and his ladies wished for in the Paris 2024 Paralympics as Rwanda Women suffered a 3-0 demolition at the hands of Brazil in the opening match of the Sitting Volleyball competition on Thursday, August 29.

Rwanda and Brazil are both pooled in Group B, which also includes Slovenia and Canada.

Suellen Dellangelica Lima’s outstanding performance helped Brazil cruise to a 25-13, 25-10, 25-7 victory over Rwanda in a match held at North Paris Arena.

Suellen contributed a total of 23 points, which included 12 powerful attacks and nine aces. On the Rwandan side, Sandrine Nyirambarushimana led all scorers with seven markers, showcasing her efforts in a challenging match.

The encounter began with Janaina Petit Cunha scoring the first point of the match, but Rwanda quickly responded with two consecutive points to take a 2-1 lead. Brazil soon found their rhythm, surging ahead 9-6 before launching an offensive run led by Nathalie Filomena, Edwarda Oliveira (Duda), and Suellen. Duda’s four service aces were the highlight, expanding Brazil’s lead to 14-6. Rwanda managed to reduce the deficit to 14-10, but Brazil’s intensified offense allowed only three more Rwandan points before closing the first set, with a Rwandan attack error giving Brazil the set at 25-13.

In the second set, Brazil jumped to a commanding 9-0 lead, courtesy of Suellen’s masterful serving. Rwanda finally broke the run with Sandrine Nyirambarushimana’s attack, scoring their first point at 9-1. However, Brazil continued to dominate both offensively and defensively, leaving Rwanda struggling to get their offence going.