🎖 Viden Natsev – World Champion with France U19

Bulgarian volleyball talent Viden Natsev won a gold medal at the U19 World Championship as part of the French national team. The tournament took place in Tashkent, and a year ago Natsev also triumphed at the European Championship in the same age category with the 'Roosters' team.

Until a few seasons ago, Viden was among the leading young players in Bulgarian volleyball. Subsequently, he chose to develop within the French system, where he found his path to growth and establishment.

🥉 Krasimir Natsev – Bronze medalist with France U16

The younger brother Krasimir Natsev also followed the sports path in France. This year he participated in the European Cadet Championship (U16) held in Yerevan, where the French team won bronze medals. Krasimir entered the game in the crucial match against Bulgaria, used for serving.

The match was decisive – France eliminated the Bulgarian team from the medal contention. Thus, the two Natsev brothers already have international accolades with French national teams.

🔍 Bulgarian Contribution to the International Stage

The cases of Viden and Krasimir Natsev illustrate the opportunities that Bulgarian volleyball players find in a foreign environment. They are part of a growing group of young talents who continue their development abroad and contribute to the successes of other national teams.

Their story remains remarkable – two Bulgarian names establishing themselves as part of the elite in junior volleyball in Europe and the world.