Former Bulgarian national volleyball playerMira Todorovawill continue her career in the Japanese championship. The 31-year-old athlete was presented as a new addition to the teamVictorina (Himeji). In addition to Todorova, national player Nasya Dimitrova also signed in the Land of the Rising Sun and will wear the jersey of Gunma Green Wings (Maebashi).

Two successful years in Romania

Over the last two seasons, Todorova played forCSO Voluntari 2005. In Romania, she reached two finals – in the championship and in the Cup tournament. It was there that the Bulgarian showed a stable performance and established herself as one of the most reliable middle blockers in the league.

The European path of the Plovdiv native

The volleyball player, a product of the academy ofMaritsa Plovdiv, has a rich international career. She has played for:

• Volero ZürichandSm'Aesch Pfeffingenin Switzerland,

• Volero (Le Cannet)andCannesin France,

• Allianz MTV Stuttgartin Germany.

The experience gained in various championships makes Todorova a valuable asset for any coaching staff.

In the championship, the team remainedin sixth place – a position that does not match the club's ambitions to establish itself among the leaders in Japan. At the same time, the squad showed a different face in the elimination rounds of theEmpress' Cup, where they achieved a historic success and won the trophy.

This success brings prestige and confidence, but to take the next step, the team will need more consistency in the championship. That is why the arrival of experienced volleyball players likeMira Todorovais an important move - she can stabilize the block and add experience from European championships, which is needed to narrow the gap between cup performances and daily league play.