Alex Grozdanov in the ideal team of the second round in Poland
The second round of the PolishPlusLigaagain offered spectacular volleyball – five of the seven matches ended in a tie-break, and selecting the ideal lineup was a real challenge. Among the chosen is alsoAlex Grozdanov, the middle blocker forBOGDANKA LUK Lublinand a Bulgarian national team player, who shone with another strong match against the championZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle. In the dramatic victory ofLUK Lublinwith a 3:2 score over the reigning championZAKSA, Grozdanov played a brilliant match. He scored16 points, of which8 of 14 in attack(only one error),7 blocks,4 defensive digsand1 assist. Polish media described his performance as "phenomenal" and deservedly included him in the ideal team of the round.
Miroslav Zhivkov: Beroe seeks stability at home and a good performance in Europe
Senior coach of Beroe volleyball team Miroslav Zhivkov stated in an interview for BTA that the main goal of the team is to maintain its place among the leading teams in Bulgaria, consistently following the building process that led the club to the highest level. After resting in the first round of Super Volley, the team from Stara Zagora will visit Cherno More in Varna tomorrow. Zhivkov admitted he was pleased with the players' effort in pre-season training but expressed concern about personnel issues. The Tunisian Mahdi Bentaher has not yet arrived, and several volleyball players have minor injuries that put their participation in the match in question. The coach expects a tough match in Varna and insists on maximum concentration and motivation from his players.
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Nikola Jovovic: "Simeon Nikolov is a unique setter, and Micah Christenson is number one in the world."
Serbian Nikola Jovović, setter for 'Nova' (Novokuibyshevsk) and the Serbian national team, spoke to BO Sport with respect about the new wave of setters in world volleyball. He paid special attention to the Bulgarian Simeon Nikolov, whom he described asa unique talent, such as hasn't appeared in decades. Jovović praised Plamen Konstantinov's decision to bring him to 'Lokomotiv' and emphasized that Moni has already left a strong impression since his performances in the Nations League. Regarding his own playing philosophy, Jovović describes himself as a classical setter who seeks stability and quality in the pass, rather than flashiness. 'Quality is the most important thing.
Sofia City Court ruled: Vesela Lecheva is at the head of the BOC
The Sofia City Court put an end — albeit not a final one — to the more than half-year long saga surrounding the legitimacy of the Bulgarian Olympic Committee. With a decision dated October 29, 2025, Judge Stoyu Zgurov rejected all appeals against the election of Vesela Lecheva as chairman of the BOC. This was reported by "Sega" newspaper. Lawsuit No. 20251100900823 was filed by the Bulgarian Badminton Federation (BBF), and two Olympians — wrestler Zhivko Vangelov and athlete Plamen Krastev — sought to join as third parties.
Guaguas Las Palmas with Dobromir Dimitrov meets Aleksandr Atanasijevic and Olympiacos in the Champions League
Spanish champion Guaguas Las Palmas, with former national setter Dobromir Dimitrov in its squad, qualified for the second qualifying round of the Volleyball Champions League. The team from the Canary Islands recorded a second decisive 3:0 victory against Hungarian MÁV Foxconn Székesfehérvár and with an aggregate score of 2:0 in the series, they advance. The match was played at the Gran Canaria Arena in Las Palmas and lasted 78 minutes. Veteran Osmany Juantorena was the top scorer for the Spaniards with 11 points (1 ace), demonstrating his class in both attack and and serve.
Dimitar Dulchev returned to Bulgaria - he is the new addition to "Lokomotiv Avia"
On the last day of the transfer window, "Lokomotiv Avia" made a key move by registering the experienced opposite hitter Dimitar Dulchev. The 32-year-old volleyball player is already training with the team in Plovdiv and will be an alternative to opposite hitter Julien Georgiev in the team's attack. This was announced by the club on social media. Dulchev is one of those Bulgarian athletes who have accumulated significant experience outside the country. Over the years, he has played in numerous championships in Europe, leaving a strong impression wherever he goes.
Martin Atanasov and Jasmin Velichkov's teammate is "Volleyball Player of the Year" in Germany
Volleyball player Erik Röhrs was selected as "Volleyball Player of the Year 2025" in Germany, as part of the Volleyball Awards initiative, jointly organized by the German Volleyball Federation (DVV) and magazineVolleyball Magazine. The voting attracted over 7000 fans, which is a record interest for this poll. The 24-year-old outside hitter of Vero Volley Monza, where his teammates are Martin Atanasov and Jasmin Velichkov, earned recognition thanks to his impressive performances both at the 2025 World Championship and in the Italian SuperLega. In his second season in Brianza, Röhrs solidified his position as one of the most effective players in the league and became a leader in reception and attack. "I never thought I would be chosen, I didn't expect this at all," Röhrs shared after the announcement of the results.
Rescheduled program: Round 6 displaces Supercoppa in Italy
The weekend of November 8 and 9, 2025 will not be dedicated to the traditional Del Monte Supercoppa, as originally planned.At the request of the Saudi Volleyball Federation, the tournament was postponed, and new dates will be announced additionally. Later, the League confirmed that the competition will take place around the Christmas holidays.As a result, the Italian SuperLega Credem Banca rearranged its calendar and will play the matches of the 6th round of the regular season on the weekend of November 8-9 – instead of the originally scheduled dates of November 19 and 20. The calendar changes will concentrate several derbies within one weekend. The clash in the Emilia-Romagna region between Piacenza and Perugia attracts the most interest.
Daniel Peev for volleyweek.bg after his election as national coach: "The goal is for the team to win and play good volleyball for its age."
The new head coach of the Bulgarian men's national U22 team, Daniel Peev, takes over from Ventsislav Simeonov.
Alex Nikolov for Volleyweek: "Today I don't feel euphoria - tomorrow we play the match of our lives."
To be honest, I can't gather my thoughts...
Gianlorenzo Blengini to Volleyweek: Volleyball no longer has boundaries – the one who believes and works hard wins
A very tough match, very difficult and extremely emotional, especially at the end – with the thrill during the video review of the last ball.
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Toni Zetova's son remains in Piacenza's structure
Jesi.One of the young Bulgarian talents, Daniel Tanev, son of the legendary athlete Toni Zetova, will continue his development within the structure of Gas Sales Bluenergy Volley Piacenza. The news was confirmed in a conversation with Hristo Zlatanov – a long-standing director of the club and one of the leading figures in the organization. After a successful trial period and participation in control matches in September, including the test against the elite team Valsa Group Modena, Daniel Tanev impressed the staff of You Energy Piacenza B.The teenager, born in 2008, had the opportunity to train alongside players from the Under 17 and Under 19 youth formations, led by coaches Nikola Agricola, Carlo Miselli, and Matteo Antonucchio.
Red carpet for our national volleyball players - a tradition, not an exception
After the return of our national team from the World Championship in the Philippines, social media literally "exploded" H- a government plane, red carpet, guards, and officials triggered an avalanche of comments. Some fans questioned whether such ostentation was appropriate, especially since the state's plane was sent to Istanbul to pick up the team, which otherwise would have waited eight hours for a regular flight. The truth is that this is not a precedent for Bulgarian volleyball H- a similar ceremonial welcome has happened before.
Our national team is returning from Istanbul on the government plane.
Manila.The silver medalists from the World Championship in Manila will return on Tuesday morning, volleyweek.bg has learned. Our national team departs from the Philippines with a Turkish Airlines flight to Istanbul. However, there is an 8-hour layover there.
Iliya Petkov is on the line, warming up...
Pasay City, Philippines.Iliya Petkov, who sustained a minor injury in the match against Portugal, is on standby and warming up at the "Mall Of Asia Arena", as reported by volleyweek.bg. The only sign of any issues with his left leg is an orthopedic patch below his knee. Therefore, the middle blocker will most likely be in the starting lineup.
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Alex Nikolov: "I'm back, baby! I promised him we'd beat them and we did."
Silver medalist from the World Championship in the Philippines, Alex Nikolov, spoke in the "Volleycast" podcast with a frankness rarely heard from athletes his age. Amidst laughter, memories, and emotions, the national team player recounted not only the magic of the World Championship but also the difficult path through America and Italy, his connection with his brother Simeon, and coach Kiko Blengini, who literally "built him as a player." When the conversation turns to the topic of the World Championship, Alex falls silent for a moment, and his eyes gleam."Only after the semi-final did we realize what we had done," he admits. "We didn't have time to think. Everything happened so fast.
Daniel Peev for volleyweek.bg after his election as national coach: "The goal is for the team to win and play good volleyball for its age."
The new head coach of the Bulgarian men's national U22 team, Daniel Peev, takes over from Ventsislav Simeonov. Peev is a bronze medalist from the 2006 World Championship in Japan as a libero and the current head coach of Montana. He will lead this generation towards the European Championship in 2026.His assistant will be Georgi Petrov, a coach at the Lokomotiv Novosibirsk academy (Russia). – Between May 10th and 12th. It turns out we will have about 30-35 days of work before the European Championship – it's not much, but that's what's possible in the calendar.
Third victory for Lokomotiv Novosibirsk, Moni Nikolov with a "modest" 7 points
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