Volleyball World joked with Aleksandar Nikolov in LinkedIn style
The official Volleyball World profile posted a fun graphic on the social network X, dedicated to the Bulgarian national player Aleksandar Nikolov. In it, a situation from the volleyball court is presented as if Nikolov is writing a post on the professional network LinkedIn. The text states that he is #1 in attack on the Italian "market", "consistently scoring a large number of points through disciplined execution and good shot placement". Volleyball World also added a playful comment to the graphic: The post is a humorous way to highlight the strong performances of the Bulgarian outside hitter in the Italian SuperLega, where Nikolov finished as the top scorer in the regular season.
Lokomotiv without problems in Montana, dramatic successes for CSKA and Dey in the 20th round of efbet Super Volley
The 20th round of efbet Super Volley offered various scenarios – a categorical success for leader Lokomotiv Avia and two extremely difficult victories for CSKA and Deya Sport, which came after five-set battles. After these matches, the team from Plovdiv solidified their first place, while the battle for the spots behind them remains completely open. Leader Lokomotiv Avia (Plovdiv) encountered no difficulties during their away match against Montana, winning convincingly 3:0 (25:19, 25:20, 25:20). The only intrigue in the match appeared in the third set when the hosts took a four-point lead thanks to a strong serve, but the Plovdiv team quickly leveled the game and did not allow a comeback. Captain Todor Valchev stood out for the winners with 19 points (5 aces, 64% attack efficiency).
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Montenegro will host matches from EuroVolley 2028
Montenegro will be one of the hosts for the group stage of the 2028 Men's European Volleyball Championship. The Board of Administration of the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) approved the bid of the Volleyball Federation of Montenegro (OSCG). The matches will be played in the "Morača" hall in the capital Podgorica, making it the largest sports event organized in the country to date. The decision is described as historic for Montenegrin volleyball. CEV President Rocco Sikiric stated that hosting a European Championship of such a high rank will help develop and popularize volleyball in the country and inspire young athletes.
CEV to volleyweek.bg: No changes for Euro U22 and U18 despite reports of Russia's return
In recent hours, a number of media outlets, mainly Russian, have disseminated information that the European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) plans to allow Russia's youth national teams to participate in European tournaments. The news first appeared on the official website of the Russian Volleyball Federation. The publication claims that Russian youth national teams will be able to participate in European competitions "with full status, under the country's flag and anthem." According to the text, these tournaments also serve as qualifications for world championships. The information was quickly reprinted by numerous websites worldwide. For this reason, volleyweek.bg sought CEV's position.
Panionios and Elitsa Vasileva one win away from winning the Greek Cup
Panionios is just one win away from their first Greek Cup in their history, after defeating Olympiacos 3:1 (19:25, 25:23, 25:22, 25:22) in the semi-final. Key to the comeback was the strong attacking play of Elitsa Vasileva-Atanasijevic, who scored 18 points (14/37 in attack - 38%, 4 blocks, 50% reception ". 33% excellent reception) and was among the leading figures for Yunus Ochal's team. The Bulgarian outside hitter provided stability in key moments of the match, especially after losing the first set, when Panionios raised their level and gradually took control of the game. Together with Rahimova (20 pts) and Ristisevic (16 pts), she formed the team's main offensive trio.
Dobromir Dimitrov and Las Palmas one win away from the Champions League quarterfinals
Spanish Guaguas Las Palmas, who eliminated Levski in the third qualifying round for the Champions League group stage, is just one victory away from qualifying for the quarterfinals of Europe's strongest club tournament. The Spanish team achieved an extremely valuable home victory against French Montpellier HSC VB with a 3:1 score (25:15, 23:25, 25:17, 25:22).The second referee for the match was Vanya Parvanova, who partnered with top referee Stefano Cesare. The match lasted 111 minutes, and the hosts dominated for long periods of the encounter, especially with strong serving and a solid block. Nikolay Kartev was not registered for the French team, which is why the Bulgarian did not take part in the match. From the Spanish side, Dobromir Dimitrov appeared in the game for Las Palmas, entering for a brief rotation in the second and fourth sets.
Tatarov and Galatasaray missed out on a win against Maaseik in the first CEV Cup quarter-final
The Turkish grand Galatasaray HDI Istanbul dramatically lost the first match of the CEV Cup quarterfinals, after conceding at home to the Belgian Greenyard Maaseik with 2:3 (23:25, 26:24, 23:25, 25:23, 11:15). The match in Istanbul lasted 148 minutes and offered numerous twists. Bulgarian international Georgi Tatarov appeared on the court briefly in the fourth set, but recorded only episodic participation and failed to score a point. The hosts can regret the missed opportunity to take a lead in the match. In the decisive tie-break, the Turkish team led 10:8, but the Belgians went on a run and equalized at 11:11, after which they took control and secured the final success.
Iliya Petkov qualified for the final of the tournament in Dubai
Bulgarian national player Iliya Petkov qualified for the final of the volleyball tournament within the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament 2026 in Dubai, after his team Al Tadaui won the first semi-final against Al Samaui with a score of 3:1 (25:21, 23:25, 25:22, 27:25). The match lasted 115 minutes and offered an extremely hard-fought battle, especially in the fourth set, in which Al Tadaui managed to close out the match after a dramatic 27:25 and secure their place in the tournament final. The winners of this semi-final practically represent a combined team from the Italian clubs Cuneo and Grottazzolina, with Bulgarian national player Iliya Petkov being part of this formation. The Bulgarian middle blocker played the entire match and finished with 5 points, all of which were scored from attack. Petkov was targeted 6 times in offense, converting 5 of them for an excellent 83% efficiency.
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The future of Boris Nachev is being clarified – will he stay in Padua?
The future of Bulgarian international Boris Nachev is gradually becoming clearer. According to information fromvolleyweek.bgthe middle blocker has the opportunity to continue in Padua next season, thanks to his contract, which is a 1+1 year loan scheme. The Bulgarian club claims that the option for a second year is active, and this is what paves the way for him to stay in Serie A1.
Bulgaria's program for the VNL tournament in Chicago has become clear
Bulgaria's schedule for the third week of the preliminary phase of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) 2026 has been officially announced. Our national team will be part of the extremely strong tournament in the Chicago area, which will take place between July 15 and 19, 2026, at the NOW Arena in Hoffman Estates, Illinois. USA Volleyball is hosting the event, and some of the world's most elite teams will participate in the tournament – Poland, Brazil, France, USA, Bulgaria, and China.
France found out who they will play against at the home VNL 2026 tournament in Orleans
The French men's national volleyball team has officially learned its schedule for the home tournament of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in 2026. The matches will take place in Orléans betweenJune 24 and 28, with the city being one of the main stops in the second week of the regular phase of the prestigious competition. The French Volleyball Federation announced that tickets for the tournament are now on sale, and "Les Bleus" will face four strong opponents in front of their home crowd 6.
Boyan Yordanov became a father of a baby girl
Bulgarian volleyball legend Boyan Yordanov became a father, learnedvolleyweek.bg. The joyful event caught the renowned opposite hitter preparing for a match being played today, but despite this, the former national team player managed to see his newborn daughter. Yordanov is currently a player for the Greek team ARIS, which is visiting Panerythraikos today at 6:00 PM.
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Two Super League giants wanted Jasmin Velichkov
Two teams from the Italian SuperLega have made better financial offers to the 18-year-old Bulgarian talent Zhasmin Velichkov for the new season, learnedvolleyweek.bg. Despite the tempting conditions, our national team player has made a strategic decision to continue his development at his current club - Monza. Velichkov has an active three-year contract with the team from the Brianza region. His transfer to Italy was realized with the active assistance of former Italian national player, long-time Trento player and current volleyball agent Emanuele Birarelli, who has been working on the development of young talents for years. After consultations between the player and his management team, it was decided that the Bulgarian would stay in Monza, despite the better financial parameters offered by other clubs.
Official: Volleyball World Championship changes its name
The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) has adopted a historic change in the name of its most prestigious national-level tournament. The former FIVB Volleyball World Championship will now bear the new name FIVB Volleyball World Cup. The decision was approved by the FIVB Administration Board and will come into force from the next edition of the tournament in 2027. The men's competition will then be held in Poland, while the women's will be co-organized by the USA and Canada. According to the international federation, the change is part of a broader strategy for the development and promotion of volleyball worldwide.
Bulgarian national blocked in Dubai
A Bulgarian national found himself stranded in Dubai due to the escalation of tension between Iran, the USA, and Israel, it was learned.VolleyWeek.bgAfter the conclusion of the regular season with Grottazzolina, which was relegated from Serie A1, the middle blocker was included in Cuneo's squad for participation in the NAS Sports Tournament in the United Arab Emirates. The Bulgarian player participated in the team's second victory in the tournament. Cuneo, competing under the name ALTADAWI, defeated TIGER 3:0 (25:21, 25:19, 25:20) and, with two wins, leads the standings in Group B. Petkov finished the match with 3 points, all scored from attack. His teammate from Grottazzolina, Michele Fedrizzi, is also in the squad.