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Lokomotiv Avia is negotiating with a Ukrainian setter.
An Ukrainian playmaker is an option for the management of "Lokomotiv Aviya" for the setter position, according to informed sources. A few days ago, Lyudmil Naydenov announced that they are negotiating with an experienced player for this position, who is a national team member of his country. The Ukrainian team includes the names of 5 volleyball players, with Vitaliy Shchitkov from SC "Prometey" having the most experience. There was an option to attract North Macedonian national Gjorgi Gjorgiev and his brother, but the negotiations failed. Gjorgiev played for "Marek" Dupnitsa, statistics recall.
Diagonal Martin Valev is the fifth new addition for Dobrudzha 07
Diagonal Martin Valev is the fifth new addition to Dobrudzha 07, the club officially announced. The volleyball player was born on February 9, 2005. He comes from VC Elit Silistra. Last season, he was part of the Dobrudzha 07 squad that won bronze medals at the State Volleyball Championship for senior boys.
Review of EuroVolley 2024 U18 Group B, Day Four: Italy continues to "run" alone, 5-set clashes
Interesting matches took place in the "Kolodruma" hall, with two of them concluding after a tie-break. After yesterday's rest day at the European Championship in Plovdiv, another 4 matches were played. Here's what happened on the fourth day of EuroVolley 2024 in Group B: 1.
Antonina Zetova: We still can't comprehend what happened!
Head coach Antonina Zetova and part of the team spoke to journalists upon the return of the European champions to Sofia. Toni Zetova:“Before we left, I said I wouldn't reveal our goal. We all wanted to reach the final four. No one imagined we could get this far. We beat everyone, and Italy in the semi-final!"Our big hurdle was the second match against Turkey.
Even the European champions did not inspire Bulgaria, a 1:3 loss to Finland
Bulgaria recorded its first loss in the group stage of the European Championship for U18 men, which is taking place in Sofia and Plovdiv. Desislava Velichkova's boys lost to the team of Finland with 1:3 (16-25, 25-22, 19-25, 23-25) and thus took a step back on the path to the final four. Even the European champions of Toni Zetova, who, despite an 8-hour bus trip, came to support their compatriots in "Levski Sofia" hall, could not help. It became clear once again that only one Jasmin Velichkov is not enough, despite his 19 points (including 1 ace). Kasper Vesanen scored the same amount for the winners.The Finns played tactically correctly throughout the entire match and, without having prominent players, managed to break ours.
A champion's welcome: The European queens returned home today
The Bulgarian girls returned to Sofia with the EuroVolley 2024 trophy today after an 8-hour bus journey. The Bulgarian national U18 girls' volleyball team, which yesterday climbed to the European summit in an emphatic manner by decisively defeating Belgium 3-0, was fittingly welcomed at 4:00 PM in the "Levski Sofia" hall, where Group A of the EuroVolley for boys of the same age is taking place. Our girls shared their first emotions from the enormous triumph on native soil with their loved ones - parents, relatives, and friends, as well as with their supporters. All of them constantly believed in the abilities of our "lionesses." Many fans and supporters of our champions, who were in front of the hall, managed to get close to them, take photos for memory, get autographs, talk, and experience together the exceptional success for Bulgarian volleyball that these fantastic girls brought to the entire country.
Delcho Raev leaves CSKA, will try abroad
CSKA's setter Delcho Raev will leave the team, as found out byvolleyweek.bg. This situation arose after the 'reds' attracted Montana's playmaker Lyubomir Agontsev. Thus, the club from the 4th kilometer found itself with three setters, which prompted their reduction in the team. Vladimir StankovFor now, the experienced Raev intends to try his luck abroad, but if that doesn't work out – he's not far from the idea of retiring. Delcho Raev won silver medals from the past championship, playing a full match against Levski Sofia in the last game of the final playoff.
The technical staff of Piacenza was presented, Zlatanov is no longer sports director, they are expecting him in Sofia next week
Hristo Zlatanov is no longer the sports director of Gas Sales Bluenergy Piacenza. This became clear after the presentation of the technical management for the new season. Today, the last two new names in the staff were announced – Roberto Rotari, who will be assistant coach, and Antonio Mariano – scoutman. Roberto RotariThe team presented a new, even more ambitious three-year plan, which aims to establish them at the top in Italy, trying to take another step forward. Gianluca Galassi is expected to be one of the main pillars of the new Piacenza.
With a strong serve and passionate play, Bulgaria won the European gold
Bulgaria is the European Champion in women's U18! Toni Zetova's girls won the gold medals, outplaying the Belgian team 3:0 (25-15, 25-18, 28-26) in the final, played in Blaj (Romania). Our team dominated at the net, where we made 12 blocks, against Belgium's 1. We also added 7 aces in our favor. In 84 minutes of play, our girls showed maximum concentration and an unprecedentedly strong serve, which maximally challenged the attack of the tall Flemish players. The most effective player for us was Darina Naneva, scoring 14 points (including 3 blocks and 2 aces), Vyara Parapunova added 12 points (including 3 aces).
Dimana Ivanova is the MVP of the European Volleyball Championship
Bulgarian setter Dimana Ivanova was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the European Championship for U18 girls. Ivanova (No. 14), who is part of the CSKA selection, was also included in the Championship's Ideal Team as the best in her position. Two other Bulgarians earned awards - Kalina Veneva is the best among the receivers, and Darina Naneva - among the middle blockers.