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CEV reveals 50th anniversary logo

by Press 14/01/2023

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The year that has just begun is a truly special one for the European Volleyball family – as it coincides with the much-anticipated CEV’s 50th anniversary, a true golden jubilee for the whole of European Volleyball! Therefore, many special events and actions will be taking place throughout the coming weeks and months, starting with the revealing of the logo specifically designed to mark such a unique occasion!

The anniversary certainly is an opportunity to review and reflect upon what European Volleyball has accomplished since September 9, 1973 – when the CEV was officially established in The Hague. At the same time, as much as there are many memories to cherish and achievements to celebrate, the European Volleyball family does not want to rest on its laurels. On the contrary, the CEV’s golden jubilee is regarded as an exclusive opportunity to seize to accelerate the modernisation of the organisation, with 2023 expected to feature innovation and digitalisation as the most prominent themes across the board.

The iconic 50th anniversary logo will accompany us throughout the coming months and will be used extensively across all digital channels, as well as at CEV’s events and competitions to celebrate the legacy we have inherited from the founding fathers of European Volleyball as well as the continuous strive for excellence, progress, and modernisation shared by the current leadership!

As we wish a happy golden jubilee to the CEV and thank all those who have elevated the sport to such unimaginable heights, we can look forward to a truly special year filled with exciting moments and the very best that European Volleyball has to offer to fans, players, media, and friends alike!

Source: CEV

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Panathinaikos won Greek Super Cup

by Press 09/01/2023

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Panathinaikos ATHENS claimed earlier this week their second Super Cup title, doing so after edging the winners of last year’s national cup, PAOK THESSALONIKI, 3-1 (25-20, 32-34, 25-19, 25-22).

Last year’s Greek champions, Panathinaikos, managed to win their first trophy of 2023, beating PAOK for the fourth time in just as many matches these teams have contested between them this season so far. The Super Cup final was held in Vardinogianio Sports Hall in Heraklion, Crete in front of some 800 spectators.

MVP Fernando Hernandez

Panathinaikos opposite, Cuban Fernando Hernandez was named the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the final, after registering as many as 28 points.

“Only a few years ago, Panathinaikos was in a very difficult position financially and we could not even think about competing for trophies. That is why I am so happy, because after much hard work and sacrifices we have managed to be where we are today. Congratulations to my players for their performance, which gave us the first trophy of the season” – Dimitrios Andreopoulos, head coach of Panathinaikos.

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Tijana Bošković and Srećko Lisinac scoop prizes for players of the year in Serbia

by Press 31/12/2022

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The traditional New Year’s cocktail party organised by the Volleyball Federation of Serbia (OSS) was held on Thursday at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Belgrade, where the best individuals were awarded for their significant achievements throughout the year 2022. In the presence of many high-profile guests, volleyball players and representatives of media houses, partners of the federation and other esteemed persons from all areas of sports, social and public activities were greeted by Gyula Mester, President of the Volleyball Federation of Serbia.

Among many, the cocktail party was attended by Zoran Gajić, Minister of Sports in the Serbian Government, Božidar Maljković, President of the Serbian Olympic Committee, Aleksandar Boričić, CEV President, Davor Štefanek, President of the Serbian Sports Association, Predrag Danilović, President of the Basketball Federation of Serbia, and Bojan Kekić, President of the Board of Directors of Banka Poštanska Štedionica, general sponsor of the OSS.

Tijana Bošković, two-time Most Valuable Player of the FIVB World Championship in 2018 and 2022, as well as the team captain and the opposite hitter of the senior women of Serbia, was awarded as the best female volleyball player of Serbia in 2022, while Srećko Lisinac, middle blocker and member of Team Serbia as well, took the prize for the best male volleyball player of the year.

Aleksandra Uzelac, who plays for Železničar LAJKOVAC, and Branko Kopitić, who represents NOVI SAD Maneks, were named the best young players in 2022.

The most successful teams in Beach Volleyball are sisters Nataša and Nadja Čikuc Deniz and Djordje Klašnić/Lazar Kolarić for women and men, respectively.

The Volleyball Federation of Serbia also awarded long-term sponsors and partners: NIS, Voda Vrnjci, Mozzart bet, Škoda, Zi Jin, RTS, Blic and Sportski Žurnal.

Slobodan Milošević, long-time Secretary General of the Volleyball Federation of Serbia, Bojan Kekić, President of the Board of Directors of Banka Poštanska Štedionica, and Zoran Gajić, Minister of Sports and until recently President of the OSS, received special recognitions from the Federation as well.

Awards and recognitions were presented by Gyula Mester, President of the OSS, Ivan Knežević, Secretary General, Jelena Nikolić, First Vice-President, Mladen Maran, President of the Volleyball Association of Belgrade, Danilo Mrđa, Secretary General of the Volleyball Association of Belgrade, and Maja Ognjenović, national team player.

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U17 Zonal Qualifications in January in Bulgaria and Türkiye

by Press 28/12/2022

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First round BVA Zonal Qualifications for the U17 Volleyball European Championship 2023 in both genders will be played 18-22nd January in Bulgaria and Türkiye.

In men’s competition, tournament will be played from 18th until 22nd January in Sofia (Bulgaria) with participation of national teams of Bulgaria, Türkiye, Serbia, Romania and Greece from Balkan Volleyball Association (BVA) as well as England and Finland from North European Volleyball Zonal Association (NEVZA). European Volleyball Confederation (CEV) announced that NEVZA will not organize a tournament of 1st Round Qualification, so no federation from NEVZA will directly qualify to the final round of U17 EuroVolley. England and Finland will play in the tournament in Sofia, but their results will not be counted in the final BVA score. Their mutual match will determine who will advance to the 2nd round of qualifications as a participant of NEVZA.

U17M European Championship 2023 will be played from 19th until 30th July 2023 in Podgorica (Montenegro).

In women’s competition, tournament will be played from 18th until 22nd January in Ankara (Türkiye) with participation of national teams of Türkiye, Romania, Bulgaria, Montenegro, Greece, Kosovo and Moldova.

U17W European Championship will be played from 11th until 22nd July in Vrnjacka Banja (Serbia) and Békéscsaba (Hungary).

The winner of the zonal qualifiers organized by BVA in both genders will claim place in the Final Round of the U17 European Championship 2023. In women’s competition other four best placed teams will proceed to 2nd round of Qualifications, while in men’s competition all Balkan teams will proceed to 2nd round.

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