{"id":83175,"date":"2024-08-29T13:47:49","date_gmt":"2024-08-29T13:47:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/all-news\/paris-2024-paralympics-rwanda-falls-to-brazil-in-sitting-volleyball-opener"},"modified":"2024-08-29T14:15:40","modified_gmt":"2024-08-29T14:15:40","slug":"paris-2024-paralympics-rwanda-falls-to-brazil-in-sitting-volleyball-opener","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/rwanda\/sport\/paris-2024-paralympics-rwanda-falls-to-brazil-in-sitting-volleyball-opener","title":{"rendered":"Paris 2024 Paralympics: Rwanda falls to Brazil in Sitting volleyball opener"},"content":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Rwanda. <\/strong><\/span>It wasn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n

Rwanda and Brazil are both pooled in Group B, which also includes Slovenia and Canada.<\/p>\n

Suellen Dellangelica Lima\u2019s outstanding performance helped Brazil cruise to a 25-13, 25-10, 25-7 victory over Rwanda in a match held at North Paris Arena.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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\u2019s four service aces were the highlight, expanding Brazil\u2019s lead to 14-6. Rwanda managed to reduce the deficit to 14-10, but Brazil\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

In the second set, Brazil jumped to a commanding 9-0 lead, courtesy of Suellen\u2019s masterful serving. Rwanda finally broke the run with Sandrine Nyirambarushimana\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n

Suellen\u2019s powerful attacks, particularly from the front line, were too much for the Rwandan blockers to handle. A smart decoy move by Duda and Laiana\u2019s block helped Brazil reach set point at 24-7. Although Rwanda saved two set points, a ball-handling error eventually handed Brazil the set 25-10. By this point, Suellen had already amassed 17 points.<\/p>\n

Rwanda started the third set with a stronger effort but still trailed 6-3. Brazil\u2019s defence at the net then took control, giving them an 8-3 lead. This was followed by a barrage of attacks from Nathalie Filomena and Suellen, increasing the lead to 15-3. Claudine Murebwayire momentarily halted Brazil\u2019s surge with an attack, and an ace by Alice Musabyemariya gave Rwanda a two-point run, bringing the score to 14-6.<\/p>\n

However, Suellen once again led an attack spree, extending Brazil\u2019s lead to 17-7. Adria da Silva joined in, bringing the score to 19-7, before Nathalie Filomena\u2019s back-to-back aces pushed it to 21-7. After another block by Adria, Brazil reached match point at 24-7, and Bruna Lima sealed the victory with a final attack, closing the set 25-7.<\/p>\n

The Rwandan team returns to action against Slovenia on Saturday, August 31.<\/p>\n

The Paris 2024 Paralympics\u2019 opening ceremony took place at the Place de la Concorde on Wednesday, August 28.<\/p>\n

The iconic location was reimagined as an urban park for the Games, hosting events such as skateboarding, freestyle BMX, 3×3 basketball, and breaking.<\/p>\n\r\n