Szeliga was happy to share his vision for Paralympic sport in Poland, where Sitting Volleyball is growing in its relevance.

"I am pleased to see that this event is run so professionally and that our women's team is making good progress even though, as with all other Paralympic team sports, constraints remain in terms of budget as well as logistically too, since the players live in different areas of the country and they do not come together often enough to train as a collective. I think our men's team has been developing well too and I would hope that they continue to do so and eventually will have a shot at qualifying for the next Paralympic Games in 2028," he said.

Sitting Volleyball is an ideal asset to grow para sport, especially at school. To this extent, the Polish Paralympic Committee and START have identified five sports that are especially suitable to mobilise and stimulate the participation of children with disabilities in PE classes. These are athletics, swimming, boccia, table tennis, and Sitting Volleyball. "They do not require too much equipment and budget-wise they are among the most affordable options," he says. "Obviously and luckily the perception of people with disabilities has changed in Poland compared to some years ago. However, support by the government has much to do with results and medals, so we somehow must focus on sports like athletics and swimming where multiple medals are at stake at the Paralympic Games. However, I am definitely not interested only in medals and results. First and foremost, I would like to make sure that children with disabilities do not stay confined at home, but find opportunities for their personal and social growth through sport."

The lack of qualified coaches and instructors is a challenge that Szeliga has to deal with and he is looking at the example set by other countries, such as the Netherlands, to make progress in this area. Elite para sport is obviously important, but Szeliga's priority is to lay the foundations for more participation and public awareness.