Volleyball
The coach of the women’s team of Italy Velasco: “The absence of Russian volleyball teams is felt”
The head coach of the Italian women’s team in volleyball, the Argentine Hulio Velasco said that the absence of Russian clubs and prefabricated at international tournaments is felt competitively.
At the moment, Russian volleyball clubs and teams have been removed from international competitions by the decision of the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) due to the situation in Ukraine.
– At the female level, the Russian, Turkish and Italian clubs are stronger than all. In competitive terms, the absence of such a sports power as Russia is felt. In volleyball, this is a heavy loss, both in the male and in the female. The imposition of sanctions on Russia in a sports plan is madness, ”Velasco Liberoquotidiano quotes La Stampa.
Under the leadership of the Velasco, the Italian women’s team won gold medals at the 2024 Olympics in Paris.
Source: Sportbox
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