National setter Stoil Palev returned to Bulgaria with a silver medal from the Men's World Championship in the Philippines and will begin preparations for the new season today. Although his club had given him a break until Monday after an extremely busy summer with the national team, Palev decided not to take advantage of it and to immediately join the championship squad. He is expected to appear on the court this very evening, when "Levski" faces their eternal rival "CSKA" in the opening match of the 25th edition of the "Boris Gyuderov" memorial tournament in Pernik.
The volleyball elite gathers for the jubilee 25th edition of the "Boris Gyuderov" Memorial.
Pernik once again becomes a volleyball capital, as for the 25th consecutive time it will host one of Bulgaria's most emblematic preseason tournaments – the "Boris Gyuderov" memorial. The host is local "Minior", which will welcome champion "Levski", eternal rival "CSKA", and the ambitious team of "Montana". The competition traditionally pays tribute to the legendary Boris Gyuderov – one of the greatest figures in the history of Bulgarian volleyball – and serves as a dress rehearsal for the leading clubs before the start of the season.
📅 Program of the XXV "Boris Gyuderov" Memorial Tournament
🏐 Friday, October 3
"Levski" – "CSKA"
"Minior" – "Montana"
🔎 On the very first day, fans will witness one of the most classic derbies in Bulgarian sports – the clash between "Levski" and "CSKA", which always brings high intrigue and excitement, regardless of the stage of the season. In the second match, the hosts from "Minior" will seek their first prestigious success against the experienced squad of "Montana".
🏐 Saturday, October 4
"Levski" – "Montana"
"Minior" – "CSKA"
🔎 The second day will offer new challenges – the champion will test their strength against the solid team of "Montana", and the hosts will have to face "the Reds", who always play at their maximum in this tournament.
🏐 Sunday, October 5
Final matches and standings
photo: Nikolay Varadinov
