Fano broke Sorrento with 3:1, but Preslav Petkov impressed with 67% in attack
The team of Essence Hotels Fano achieved a valuable away victory against Romeo Sorrento with a score of 3:1 (25:22, 25:23, 23:25, 25:22) in an Italian Serie A2 match. The game offered serious tension, and the hosts tried to turn the tide, but ultimately the more stable play of the guests brought success. Among the positives for the Sorrento team was the performance of Bulgarian middle blocker Preslav Petkov, who finished the match with 6 points, 2 blocks, and an impressive 67% attack efficiency, showing stability in first-tempo attacks. Sorrento: Fano:
Karyagin and Zhelev played a key role in Macerata's point in the loss to Aversa
Banca Macerata Physiomed can be both satisfied and disappointed after the dramatic 2:3 (30:32, 25:16, 25:23, 22:25, 12:15) loss to Virtus Aversa in a match from the tenth round of the second half of the season in the Italian Serie A2 Credem Banca. The match lasted almost two and a half hours and presented two fundamentally different images of the hosts – very strong play in the won sets, but also a missed opportunity to close out the match after allowing a comeback in the tie-break. The match developed completely evenly from the first rallies. Macerata had an advantage in blocking and serving, but several inaccuracies at key moments, especially in the fifth set, proved decisive. In the tie-break, the hosts achieved only 38% attack efficiency, while their opponent was significantly more effective with 62%, which tipped the scales in favor of Aversa.
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Asparuh Asparuhov with 17 points in a dramatic victory for Suwalki
Ślepsk Malow Suwałki defeated Barkom Każany Lwów 3:2 (21:25, 25:21, 23:25, 25:14, 15:12) in a match from the 26th round of the Polish PlusLiga. Although both teams are already out of the playoff race, the encounter offered serious intrigue and lasted five sets. Bulgarian national player Asparuh Asparuhov was among the strongest performers for the winners. He scored 17 points and had a +7 efficiency rating, recording 46% positive reception, 41% attack efficiency, and 3 blocks. The only more problematic element in his game was the serve – from 16 attempts, he made 8 errors.
Lube broke Trentino 3-0 and is one win away from the semifinals, Nikolov shone with 19 points
Cucine Lube (Civitanova) is just one win away from qualifying for the semifinals of the Italian SuperLega playoffs, after recording their second success against Itas Trentino. In front of their home crowd, the team defeated their opponent 3:0 (25:22, 25:14, 25:20) in match #2 of the quarterfinal series and solidified their excellent form in the decisive phase of the season. The visitors could not rely on their star Alessandro Michieletto, nor on Daniele Lavia. At the center of events once again was Aleksandar Nikolov, who finished as the top scorer in the match with 19 points and a +13 efficiency rating. The Bulgarian international scored 1 ace, 1 block, finished with 67% positive reception and an impressive 65% attack efficiency.
Perugia one step away from the semifinals after a dramatic success over Monza, a strong match for Velichkov
Perugia took another decisive step towards the semi-finals of the Italian SuperLega playoffs. In the second quarterfinal match, the team won as a guest against Monza with 3:2 (25:22, 23:25, 25:21, 19:25, 15:11) and now leads the series 2-0. The match offered serious intrigue and several comebacks during the individual sets. Perugia started more confidently and took the lead, but Monza reacted immediately and equalized. The guests regained their advantage, after which the hosts showed character and took the match to a tie-break.
Vlado Nikolov leads the list of "Progressive Bulgaria" in Plovdiv. Volleyball clash under the Hills
Plovdiv could become the scene of an interesting "volleyball duel," but this time off the court. According to information from "Maritsa" newspaper, Bulgarian volleyball legend Vladimir Nikolov will lead the list of "Progressive Bulgaria" in the 16th Electoral District – Plovdiv city. The news is also of interest to the volleyball community, as only a while ago toVolleyWeek.bgNikolov stated that no discussions had been held with him about participating in politics. Apparently, however, the situation has developed in recent weeks. According to the Plovdiv publication, on Monday at exactly 4:00 PM, representatives of "Progressive Bulgaria" will submit the list of candidate MPs to the 16th Regional Electoral Commission.
The quarterfinals in efbet Super Volley begin on March 21
After the end of the regular season, attention in the Bulgarian men's championship is now fully focused on the playoff phase. The quarterfinal series in efbet Super Volley 2025/26 kick off on March 21, when the eight best teams will begin their battle for a spot in the semifinals. Four intriguing clashes will be played in the elimination phase: Expectations are that the playoffs will offer serious intrigue and high-level volleyball right from the quarterfinals. On paper, Levski Sofia enters the series against Montana Volley as the favorite.
Lokomotiv Avia libero Martin Ivanov will lead a party list in Plovdiv
Martin Ivanov, the libero for volleyball team Lokomotiv Avia (Plovdiv), will lead the list of the civil movement 'SIYANIYE' in the 16th Electoral District Plovdiv-city for the upcoming parliamentary elections. The news was announced by Nikolay Popov – father of Siyana, who died in a car accident. Popov announced the registration of the list via a post on social media. He clarified that the documents were submitted by Martin Ivanov and Simeon Trulev. 'Martin Ivanov and Simeon Trulev registered the SIYANIYE list in Plovdiv,' Nikolay Popov wrote on his Facebook profile.
Vladimir Nikolov: If we want something to change, we must also engage in politics
Former captain of the national volleyball team, Vladimir Nikolov, is stepping into a new role – outside of sports.
Vladimir Nikolov to volleyweek.bg: "We haven't talked about my participation in politics"
Vladimir Nikolov tovolleyweek.bg: "We haven't discussed my participation in politics"
New Miss Bulgaria for volleyweek.bg: "Young people should invest in education and prove that several things can go hand in hand."
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A new brand will dress the Bulgarian national volleyball team from 2026
The Bulgarian men's national volleyball team will have a new equipment manufacturer starting in 2026. The American company VB RAGS will produce the playing kits and official apparel for the team in the next competitive cycle. The information first appeared through a post by the brand itself on social media, and was subsequently confirmed by sources close to the federation.
The future of Boris Nachev is being clarified – will he stay in Padua?
The future of Bulgarian international Boris Nachev is gradually becoming clearer. According to information fromvolleyweek.bgthe middle blocker has the opportunity to continue in Padua next season, thanks to his contract, which is a 1+1 year loan scheme. The Bulgarian club claims that the option for a second year is active, and this is what paves the way for him to stay in Serie A1.
Bulgaria's program for the VNL tournament in Chicago has become clear
Bulgaria's schedule for the third week of the preliminary phase of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 has been officially announced. Our national team will be part of the extremely strong tournament in the Chicago area, which will take place between July 15 and 19, 2026, at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. USA Volleyball is hosting the event, and some of the world's most elite teams will participate in the tournament – Poland, Brazil, France, USA, Bulgaria, and China.
France found out who they will play against at the home VNL 2026 tournament in Orleans
The French men's national volleyball team has officially learned its schedule for the home tournament of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in 2026. The matches will take place in Orléans betweenJune 24 and 28, with the city being one of the main stops in the second week of the regular phase of the prestigious competition. The French Volleyball Federation announced that tickets for the tournament are now on sale, and "Les Bleus" will face four strong opponents in front of their home crowd 6.
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A new brand will dress the Bulgarian national volleyball team from 2026
The Bulgarian men's national volleyball team will have a new equipment manufacturer starting in 2026. The American company VB RAGS will produce the playing kits and official apparel for the team in the next competitive cycle. The information first appeared through a post by the brand itself on social media, and was subsequently confirmed by sources close to the federation. Until now, Bulgaria played with kits from the Italian company Zeus, including during the World Championship in the Philippines, where the national team achieved a strong performance and won silver medals. VB RAGS posted a message on social media announcing that it has been chosen as the official brand for all equipment of the Bulgarian men's national team.
Simeon Nikolov spoke Russian after a Lokomotiv match
The Bulgarian setter Simeon Nikolov gave his first interview in Russian after a match for his Lokomotiv Novosibirsk. This happened after the match from the last round of the regular season of the Russian Super League against Yaroslavich Yaroslavl, with the young national player speaking in a video published on Lokomotiv Novosibirsk's official channel on the Russian social network VK (VKontakte). Although in still imperfect Russian, Nikolov himself commented on the match and his team's victory. In his statement, the Bulgarian also mentioned the return of Belgian outside hitter Sam Deroo, who played his first match for 2026. Nikolov also spoke about the next steps for Plamen Konstantinov's team before the start of the knockout phase.
Full Lokomotiv Arena throughout the season – a historical record in the Russian Super League
Russian volleyball recorded an achievement that has not been marked in the history of the Superleague until now. Lokomotiv Novosibirsk played the entire regular season in front of a completely sold-out arena, with all its home matches taking place at full capacity in the stands. The curious fact was highlighted by the popular Telegram channel "Fanat Voleybola" (Volleyball Fan), which drew attention to the unique series. The record was finally established on March 13, when in a match from the 30th round, the Novosibirsk team hosted Yaroslavich. The hosts left no doubt about their superiority and won convincingly: