Jolan Wong (born January 20, 1990) is a Canadian sitting volleyball player.

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Jolan Wong
Personal information
Born (1990-01-20) January 20, 1990 (age 34)[1]
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Sport
SportSitting volleyball
Disability classVS1
Medal record
Women's sitting volleyball
Representing  Canada
Paralympic Games
Bronze medal – third place2024 ParisTeam
World Championship
Silver medal – second place2022 SarajevoTeam
Parapan American Games
Bronze medal – third place2015 TorontoTeam
Bronze medal – third place2019 LimaTeam
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Career

Wong competed at the World Para Volleyball Championship in 2022 and won a silver medal, Canada's first ever medal in sitting volleyball at a major international event.[2]

On July 22, 2024, she was named to Canada's roster to compete at the 2024 Summer Paralympics.[3] She won a bronze medal in sitting volleyball, Canada's first ever medal in the event.[4]

Personal life

Wong was diagnosed with bone cancer at 12 years old which resulted in her leg being amputated at 13 years old.[5]

References

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