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Turkish Federation tested Youth girls national team

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In order to determine roster of the athletes born in 2008-2009, to form the U16 Girls Volleyball National Team that will represent Turkey in the 2022 Balkan Championship and 2023 European Championship, player control training and testing were carried out in Antalya.

In the testing made with the participation of a total of 32 athletes, besides the performance measurements applied to the athletes, their technical skills were also observed.

Youth National Girls National Teams athlete monitoring will continue in the cities to be planned later, and the cities and dates will be announced on the official website of the Turkish Volleyball Federation.

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Balkan Rising Star: Iva Dudova

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Gaining experience during the CEV Champions League Volley 2022- Women, Europe’s most prestigious club competition at the age of just 15, is, for sure, an important step that the Bulgarian opposite Iva Dudova, player of VC Maritza Plovdiv, made this year. Iva, who will turn 16 on February 11, has the chance of meeting on the court teams like the Turkish powerhouse of Fenerbahçe (where the wonderkid Arina Fedorovtseva is playing) and the Russian giants of Dinamo-Ak Bars KAZAN, learning from some of the best Volleyball players in Europe.

Before experiencing these thrilling emotions, Iva led the Bulgarian U16 team at #EuroVolleyU16W, where the young Lionesses grabbed the bronze medals. Iva was named Best Opposite of the tournament, finishing with a total of 256 points (hammering as many as 41 points only in the bronze medal match against Turkey).

You’d better get to know Iva now – as she might very well be The Next Big Thing in Volleyball.

The Beginning 

Iva spent her “Volleyball” childhood at the Volleyball school of Maritza – and to date, this is the only club where she has been training and practicing this sport. However, in the beginning, Dudova took things slowly, step by step, and with time passing, she started liking it.

“My first coach – Tsetsa Teneva, took me to the training hall for the first time. And this place eventually became my second home”, said Iva Dudova, player of VC Maritza Plovdiv.

Not only in the beginning, but also nowadays, Iva is counting on the immense support of her family as well. “They have always been by my side. They are supporting and encouraging me to do the activities that I want,” Iva shares.

Going pro

Standing at 195 cm tall, leader of the youth team of Maritza, Dudova signed her first professional contract with the club last year. 2021 was successful for her with the U17 team, claiming the Bulgarian U17 title and grabbing the MVP award.

“I have trained Volleyball only at the Maritza Sports Complex in Plovdiv. I am proud to be part of this club and to have the opportunity to develop in the best Volleyball school in Bulgaria.”

Champions League

Iva is happy, playing at the Champions League, enjoying to the fullest the CLVolleyW experience this season.

“I am really grateful for the opportunity to be in the Champions League. I try to learn from and improve”, said Iva Dudova.

The National Team

Iva and her teammates from the U16 Bulgarian national team delivered a good performance at EuroVolleyW U16, finishing on third place. The opposite made it to the Dream team of the tournament, and is quite satisfied with the achievement of the Young Lionesses.

“I am satisfied with what we achieved with the national team. We all together earned the bronze medals and also the award I received – this was all a team effort. This is a victory for both the coaching staff and all the athletes. In the future, we will fight together for a greater success.”

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 The Dreams

Iva aims high.

“I want to continue developing and reach the level of the most successful players in Volleyball. My dream is to play in the Olympics with the Bulgarian national team.”

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VakifBank triumph over Monza and book their ticket to quartefinals

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On Thursday night, the 5th leg of the 4th Round in the CEV Champions League Volley 2022 – Women was concluded with four thrilling match-ups. The encounter between Vero Volley Monza and the runners-up of the 2021 edition – VakifBank Istanbul at Arena di Monza was definitely a highlight of the day. VakifBank once again proved their strength and earned a 3-1 victory, this triumph already guaranteed them a spot in quarterfinals as Pool B winner. Vero Volley Monza along with victorious Lokomotiv Kaliningrad Region and Grupa Azoty Chemik Police stay in quest for remaining spots.

Vero Volley MONZA vs VakifBank ISTANBUL 1-3 (25-21, 17-25, 17-25, 12-25)

VakifBank entered the court without Cansu Ozbay, instead of her it was Buket Gulubay in setting duty. A passionate point-by-point race opened the game, but from 16-16 the hosts jumped to a three-point lead. Magdalena Stysiak with full self-confidence led her team scoring 8 points (all from spikes) in the first set and recording 62% of success in attack.

However, the next part looked completely different. VakifBank easily managed to ran away with the score, it was not only a result of their better play, but also own mistakes made by Vero Volley (9 unforced errors). Isabelle Haak contributed with 7 points, including two winning blocks, once leader of Monza – Stysiak in this part was powerless (only two points).

VakifBank kept the momentum and dominated on the court also in the next part. Even if the Italian side managed to eliminate own mistakes, the team under guidance of coach Giovanni Guidetti – with 20 kills! – clipped the wings of Monza. Isabelle Haak was at her finest as she scored amazing 13 points (11 winning spikes, 2 aces and 61% of success in attack).

Being only one step from completing their mission, VakifBank didn’t slow down. They showed supremacy in the fourth set completely dominating the game, thus the hosts stopped to believe that they can change the result of this match and noted only seven winning spikes. The Turkish powerhouse with 68% in attack and five killing blocks were unstoppable and they quickly sealed their 5th victory. Isabelle Haak who scored match-high 32 points was named the MVP. Although, VakifBank already secured a pool win and spot in quarterfinals, Monza still has a chance to join them as one of three best teams ranked 2nd in pools. The Italian team needs to win their last encounter against LP Salo and wait for the results in other groups.

Isabelle Haak, opposite of VakifBank Istanbul:

“Monza started off really well: they pushed a lot with the serve and had a great defense and great attack. We knew we needed patience tonight and in the end, we changed attitude, putting more energy, and becoming more aggressive. We won this important match and I am so proud of my team”.

Alessia Gennari, outside spiker of Vero Volley Monza

“We expected a different match, especially for the duration. We can express a different volleyball, more efficient and solid than tonight. We know that if they want to push they are able to do it with continuity. We are a bit sad for our performance: now we need to reflect of what we missed”.

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Halkbank fast forward to CEV Challenge Cup semis

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On Thursday afternoon, Halkbank ANKARA defeated TALLINN Technical University 3-0 (25-15, 25-23, 25-21) for a second time in as many matches to progress to the semi-finals of the men’s Challenge Cup. Ankara residents are now waiting to know the name of their team’s opponent in the semis.

“We are happy, as we have overcome another obstacle on the way to the final. We dedicate this result to our community”, said Aslan Ekşi, Setter of Halkbank

The players from Tallinn agreed that they liked Ankara and the opportunities offered to them during their stay as well. Halkbank Club Director Ali Şenocak presented the visiting team with a number 19 Halkbank jersey with TAL TECH displayed on it, as the Estonians had travelled to Turkey’s capital city with a delegation of 19 people.

“We want to mark this season with glory. That is why we want to enrich our museum by becoming the eventual champions in the Turkish national league as well as in the Challenge Cup”, said Abdullah Cam Player of Halkbank

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