The Bulgarian women's national volleyball team, led by Antonina Zetova, continues its participation in the 2025 Nations League with its second tournament, which will take place in Hong Kong. After the first week of the competition, played in Canada, the Bulgarians recorded two wins and two losses.

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1. ❌Bulgaria – Canada 2:3
   (18:25, 12:25, 25:23, 25:19, 4:15)

2. ✅Bulgaria – Dominican Republic 3:1
   (25:21, 30:32, 25:19, 31:29)

3. ✅Bulgaria – Serbia 3:2
   (12:25, 25:19, 25:16, 10:25, 17:15)

4. ❌Bulgaria – Netherlands 0:3
   (21:25, 16:25, 23:25)

With this balance of2 wins and 2 losses, the "lionesses" showed good play and resistance against traditionally strong teams.

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For the second week of the competition, the squad seesthree changes:

✅ Included:

• Radostina Marinova – Euro 2023 star returns after injuries.

• Aleksandra Saykova – middle blocker.

• Maria Krivoshiyska – middle blocker.

❌ Out:

• Darina Naneva

• Merelin Nikolova

• Iva Dudova

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The Bulgarian team departs on Sunday via Frankfurt to participate in Hong Kong, where they will play four matches:

• 🇮🇹June 18, 08:30 AM – vs Italy

• 🇨🇳June 19, 3:30 PM – vs China

• 🇨🇿June 20, 12:00 PM – vs Czech Republic

• 🇹🇭June 22, 8:00 AM – vs Thailand

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🧠 Setters:

• Lora Kitipova

• Lora Slavcheva

🧲 Outside Hitters:

• Aleksandra Milanova

• Iveta Stanchuleva

• Elitsa Atanasijevic

• Emileta Racheva

🧱 Middle blockers:

• Hristina Vuchkova

• Nasya Dimitrova

• Aleksandra Saykova

• Maria Krivoshiyska

🎯 Opposites:

• Mikaela Stoyanova

• Radostina Marinova

🧤 Libero:

• Viktoria Ninova

• Galina Karabasheva

With the return of Radostina Marinova and a stable form from the first tournament, the Bulgarian women will try to solidify their place among the best. The next stop – Hong Kong, promises a new set of battles and volleyball emotions.