Angelena
Dolezar

Angelena Dolezar is a seasoned Canadian sitting volleyball player from St. Albert, Alberta, set to represent Canada at her third Paralympic Games in Paris 2024. She has been a vital member of the national team since 2015, playing the libero position. Her journey into the sport began after a tragic tubing accident in 2013, which resulted in the loss of her left leg above the knee. Despite the challenges, Dolezar became the first person in Canada to receive Osseointegration and later acquired a bionic leg, allowing her to pursue her athletic ambitions.

Dolezar made her Paralympic debut at the Rio 2016 Games, where she was part of the first Canadian women’s sitting volleyball team to qualify for the Paralympics. The team finished seventh in Rio and improved to fourth at the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics. She has also been instrumental in Canada’s success at the Parapan American Games, earning bronze medals in 2015 and 2019. In 2022, Dolezar and her teammates made history by winning silver at the World Championships, Canada’s first-ever podium finish at this level.

Off the court, Dolezar is a dedicated educator, holding degrees in education and science from the University of Alberta. She is actively involved in teaching within the Edmonton public school system, inspiring her students with her resilience and commitment to excellence​​​​​​​​.