Posts by ROL

  • Russia NT 2026

    Quote from Russia13

    I know it's a preliminary list, but it's so strange that Tolok isn't listed.


    But it doesn't surprise me coming from the Russian Federation, since they "handed over" Antropova to Italy by signing that damn document.

    They, VFR, have three lists. And these lists differ.
    Tolok is in the list of all NT (confirmed by Ministry of sport) and she is in another list of the senior NT.

    But she is absent in the list with photos.

  • Russia NT 2026

    Quote from Russia13

    I didn't include Borisova as Rebrova because they were born in 2007.


    And here are players born in 2005/2006.


    I really like Zakharova, but at the moment I don't believe she's better than Lyashko/Yunikova/Kiseleva.

    According to CEV U22 Regulation: “January 1st, 2005 and THEREAFTER”


    IMO, neither Kozlova nor Pavlova are better than Borisova.
    Borisova is the candidate to the wide roster of the senior NT.

    Rebrova is better both Demidova and Kovaleva by stats of rec/att.

    EEVZA U16 in 2026 is for “born 01.01.2012 and later”

  • Russia NT 2026

    Here you can find the preliminary list of all Russian NT for 2026 (in Russian).

    It’s preliminary and any changes might be.



    Here they go, the senior Russian National teams (men’s and women’s) for 2026.

    The schedule isn’t clear yet. Only probable dates for “First channel Cup” are known: May! 23-25, in Russia.



    EEVZA U16 in Estonia will be very hard to get in due political reasons and considering the administration of the organization.
    But anyway … wait and see.



    As for U22 - I would add or change:

    Pogorelchenko - S

    Borisova - OP

    Isakova - L - instead of Tashlykova

    Zakharova - MB


    As for Dahlke:

    She’s a long term prospect athlete. She’s very “weak” for now. Just a tall girl.
    She’s just on the court for serving and trying to block even during regional competitions (watch from the second set).

    As for me she has not a good landing technique now (maybe because of her flat feet, IDK) and her knees/spine might be under a big pressure.



    PS: Thanks for mentioning.

  • CEV U18 European Championship 2026

    Quote from Russia13

    Men have a better chance of qualifying for WCU17, since the ranking spots haven't been decided yet.


    It's quite possible that with the right incentive ($$$) Russia could return to the rankings a day before the participants are announced.

    There is no Russia in the U17 world rankings at all. For both girls and boys.

    There is nothing to reset or “defrost”.
    The world ranking for U17 started in 2024.

    All Russian U-teams will have to start from scratch in the rankings.


    He’s got wind of something (Almaz).

  • CEV U18 European Championship 2026

    Quote from Russia13

    I based my opinion on this report:


    https://sport.business-gazeta.ru/article/312031


    Besides, I wouldn't be surprised if some African team drops out of WCU17 at the last minute and Russia ends up entering. The Russian federation has the money for it, and since the championship is in South America, I doubt they'll have any restrictions.

    Almaz Khairov rarely dives deep into regulations so his information isn’t correct.


    For example, he confirms that three teams have already qualified for the Final Girls U18 from EEVZA - it’s not like this - only Poland, as the winner of EEVZA Championshp, has qualified for the Final.
    And next 4 teams (Ukraine, Estonia, Azerbaijan and Georgia) from EEVZA go for the 2nd qualification round.


    As for WCU17: even if the situation will be like two years ago - the decision will be made according to the world ranking.
    There are neither Russia nor Belorusia there yet.


    Yeah, VFR has money and players but … not this year.

  • CEV U18 European Championship 2026

    Quote from briebriebrie

    If there's really a Russian U18 this year, I thought the starting OH would be Abramova and Mulhortova. Chaus and Minaeva(2011) might be in the list.

    Abramova isn’t a good choice for starting line-up.
    She wasn’t in last year’s wide list and she’s not OH (without reception).


    There would be others.

  • CEV U18 European Championship 2026

    Quote from Russia13

    In theory, Russia could play in the second round and qualify for the finals.


    But the biggest question is:


    Will Latvia and Lithuania allow the Russians to enter the final round?

    Not possible. Even theoretically.


    The registration deadline for 2026 CEV U18 was 30/6/25.


    The necessary 1st phase of qualification was EEVZA U18 in November 2025.


    (It doesn’t make sense even to discuss the participation in AVC tournaments. VFR doesn’t want to change its Confederation.)


    The first possible participation of Russian national youth team might be in EEVZA U16.

    But it’ll be in Estonia and there might be governmental restrictions.


    As for young generation from Russia I’d add:

    Tchaus Maria, 2010, 193 cm

    Malakhova Arina, 2011, 193 cm

  • 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games

    Quote from fire_erik_sullivan

    If they draw the pools by NORCECA rankings (and not world ranking).... Canada/DOM/Mexico will all be in the same group.... that could be suuuper messy... and could eliminate a favorite before the OQT itself.... I think those three are solidly the favorites

    IMO

    They’re going to secure the OG spot for DOM while the tournament.

    Then USA & DOM will make some “goodwill” gestures during WC’27 & VNL’28 to get the OG spot for CAN by FIVB ranking.
    There might be three teams of 12 from the region NORCECA and good attendance ($) for the tournament.

    IMO