The captain of the national team, Alex Grozdanov, describes the current period in his career as a completely natural result of consistent work, perseverance, and stable development – both at club and personal levels. The middle blocker emphasizes topls.pl, that playing at the highest level in one of the most competitive leagues in the world is crucial for maintaining form and growing with an eye on the big goal – the Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
Grozdanov does not hide that the season with BOGDANKA LUK Lublin went through a difficult phase, in which the team had to overcome internal problems and fluctuations in performance. According to him, this period played an important role in building a more stable collective, which subsequently found its rhythm and built a strong series of victories on all fronts.

The Bulgarian middle blocker gives a high evaluation of PlusLiga, which he defines as one of the strongest and most evenly matched championships in world volleyball. He emphasizes that even teams from the lower part of the standings are extremely difficult opponents, leading to many matches decided in five sets, and minimal differences in the table. It is in such matches, according to him, that character is forged and the mental resilience of leading players is built.

His individual performance during the season is also on the rise, with Grozdanov being among the most effective blockers in the league. However, he himself views these indicators not as a personal goal, but as a natural consequence of collective play and good team organization. The Bulgarian is adamant that he does not focus on statistics, but on daily preparation and consistency, which, according to him, are at the core of any long-term development.
His decision to extend his contract with Lublin is precisely dictated by the feeling of stability and clarity in the club's direction. Grozdanov emphasizes the preservation of the team's core, the excellent atmosphere in the locker room, and the trust among the players – factors that can lead to significant results in a short period.

For the Bulgarian national team player, participation in such a strong league also has a direct impact on his performance with the tricolor [national team]. He is convinced that the high physical and mental intensity of PlusLiga is extremely important for maintaining form and for the development of players who must be ready for the highest international challenges.

Grozdanov describes the last few years as the most successful in his career – a period marked by club trophies and historical achievements with the Bulgarian national team. His main priority remains health, and his ambition – to continue winning accolades at club level and to contribute to even stronger results for the national team in international tournaments.

Individual recognitions, including his place among the best middle blockers in the world, he accepts as a dream come true, but also as an additional responsibility. For Alex Grozdanov, the most important thing remains consistency – the quality that transforms strong seasons not into a momentary peak, but into a sustainable career at the highest level.

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