Australia at The 2000 Summer Paralympics - Volleyball

Volleyball

See also: Volleyball at the 2000 Summer Paralympics

Australia represented in volleyball by:

Sitting

Men – Edward Bray, Darren Gay, Albert Lee, Brant North, Kevin Price, Glenn Pyne, Brett Roworth, Greg Sobczak, Bruce Thompson, Mark Whiteman Coaches – Weiping Tu, Glenn Stewart Officials – Graham Golley (Manager)

The team known as the ‘Crabs’ finished eleventh out of twelve but had their first ever international victory by defeating the United States.

Standing

Men – Daniel Byrne, Nick Coburn, Japhy Duldig, Joe Egan, Greg Hammond, Brett Holcombe, Nick Kaiser, Adam Lusted, Bill McHoul, Steven Neal, Grant Prest, Nigel Smith Coaches – Kieron Rochester (Head), Gary Jenness

The team known as the ‘Volleyroos’ finished eighth. At the end of the tournament, the International Paralympic Committee determined that the sport would not be part of the 2004 Athens Games due to it failing to meet IPC criteria.