The Bulgarian men's national volleyball team is conducting its training inBurgasfor the home leg of theVolleyball Nations League (VNL)which startsnext week. The matches will be played inArena Burgas hall, and participating teams will also includeFrance, Slovenia, Ukraine, Turkey, and Japan. Mayor Dimitar Nikolov hosted the Bulgarian national team members at an official meeting. Also present were Deputy Mayor Manol Todorov and former player and current municipal councilor Ivan Stanev. The latter coached the Neftochimik team last season.

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📌Source: BGNES

"I haven't stopped training. From the first day, perhaps, since I got injured, I continue to train at the base in Samokov, where the B team is also located. So I think I'm in good condition."

"Playing at home brings a different energy. Many of the guys play abroad and the feeling of coming back and wearing the national jersey in front of the home fans is extremely important and motivating."

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👤 Gianlorenzo Blengini (head coach of Bulgaria) to BTA

"It's always special when such matches are held for the first time in such a place after a long wait. Yesterday the team had its first training session and I think the conditions in Burgas are quite good and there is interest in the national team's matches."

"We have upcoming matches against higher-ranked teams. We cannot afford to underestimate anyone - every match is like a final for us. We will play at our maximum in every game. The ambition is clear - to fight for every point and every victory. This will be a key moment for us. We have a few more days to iron out the mistakes from the matches in Canada, so we can be as prepared as possible in Burgas."

👤 Dimitar Nikolov (Mayor of Burgas)

📌Source: BTA

"The Burgas audience loves volleyball and we want to wish you success in one of the most prestigious world tournaments in volleyball. We are convinced of your qualities and professionalism. I know you will defend our tricolor."

👤 Ivan Stanev (former athlete and municipal councilor)

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"Our national team has undergone rejuvenation and I hope this will bear fruit. I hope the audience will be our seventh player, and our athletes will give their all and glorify Bulgaria."

📌 Conclusion

The clashes in Burgas will be crucial for our national team. Bulgaria enters the competition withambition, new strength and enthusiasm, andthe audience in "Arena Burgas"will play a decisive role in inspiring the athletes.

🇧🇬Good luck to the "Lions" in VNL!

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