The coach of the Bulgarian national volleyball team, Antonina Zetova, decided to let the experienced players rest to fully prepare for the World Championship in Thailand.
🗣 "They have been given a longer break. The upcoming tournament will be an excellent opportunity for the young players to show what they can do. After the Nations League ends, we will have preparations for the World Championship ahead of us."
— Antonina Zetova explained to the federation's website
Thus, a very rejuvenated squad is heading to Japan for the last tournament in the Nations League. This will be an opportunity for the young players to gain valuable international experience and to play together in real high-level matches.
Bulgaria's squad for the tournament in Japan - new players compared to the Hong Kong tournament are marked in parentheses:
| No. | Name |
|---|---|
| 1 | Alexandra Milanova |
| 2 | Galina Karabasheva |
| 3 | Emileta Racheva |
| 4 | Maria Krivoshiyska |
| 5 | Merelin Nikolova (NEW) |
| 6 | Lora Slavcheva |
| 7 | Iveta Stanchulova |
| 8 | Radostina Marinova |
| 9 | Mila Pashkuleva (NEW) |
| 10 | Mikaela Stoyanova |
| 11 | Alexandra Saykova (NEW) |
| 12 | Margarita Guncheva (NEW) |
| 13 | Kaya Nikolova (NEW) |
ℹ️ Ninova
Libero Ninova is missing from the squad in Hong Kong, as she is currently participating in the U19 World Championship.
🗓 Match schedule in Japan
July 9: Bulgaria begins its participation against Brazil.
July 11: After a rest day, we will face France.
July 12: Match against South Korea.
July 13: Last match against Poland.
🚀 What's next after the tournament
After the end of the Nations League, the most important part of the season awaits Bulgaria — preparation for the World Championship in Thailand. Then, the main experienced players will join the team so that the team can be in optimal squad and form for the big forum.
