Best of luck to Daniele for a speedy recovery. On the other hand, I want to believe this is a way to make an opportunity of this difficulty. De Giorgi rarely had the guts to sub Lavia off when he struggled, now that we'll have to play Bottolo or Porro maybe we might have some unexpected surprises.
Well, I will quote some comments from polish twitter, that „this injury will make Italy stronger”… 
Smarzek played so good because of connection with Kowalewska. These 2 understand perfectly.
another drama in NT ?
Will it affect that Pierzchsla won't be in NT by Lavarini?
I bet it won’t affect.
This was Lavarini’s decision to choose 4 other MBs than Dominika, also Smarzek’s example proves that everyone can be called once again.
Lavarinii said to Pierzchała that she is still young and have a lot of time and for now he wants to go with Centka(Lava is big fan of her). So then she said that if she won’t play in NT she wants to repair her knee (some injections), Lavarinii asks that can she do this injections much later, but Dominika didn’t agree. It’s not a big conflict but we see that it has big influence.
Can I ask what did Dominika repsond? I can't see it. I kind of see where he is coming from, trying to figure out why the hell is she not in the roster...
This also fits to Jelena words but she also adds that when Pierzchała was asked to comeback, some other NT staff member called her, not Lavarini, while Pierzchała already planned her future without NT because that was decision of Lavarini. So now no one should be surprised that she is out.
Maybe somebody already mentioned - first referee has contact with challenge referee and they can change decision without challenge procedure (for example: if challenge referee sees block touch in tv replay he informs the main referee).
Wait what did he say?
https://x.com/siatawpl/status/1958875849769259008?s=46
and in the section comments you can find Dominika’s comment. Also Jelena Blagojević started discussion with Bednaruk.
Lavia broke his right hand very seriously and is out for the next few months.
I missed today’s match and pre-match and after-match studio coverage - can somebody explain to me what the drama with Norbert Huber is about? He wrote something about fouling one’s own nest. Is it about what Bednaruk said about Pierzchała?
Edit:
I think that I found the answer - there is indeed Bednaruk-Pierzchała drama after some yesterday studio. I see even Dominika gave a comment on twitter under Bednaruk’s words 😅
I saw that but where are the photos?
These photos are for volleyballworld purposes like tv-roster presentation. I think players, vw or national federations can publish them if they want to.
There is a photo session onsite for each team:
Display MoreYes, Adidas has been confirmed for some time. The association's announcement dates back to March 21, 2025. They immediately became the supplier for the beach volleyball area. However, they won't be the supplier for the national teams until 2026 due to the existing contract with Kempa. Adidas is also entering into a collaboration with WePlayVolleyball, as they themselves haven't had any experience with volleyball for a while. Adidas was last a supplier for German volleyball in 1996.
Link: DVV und adidas: Ein neues Kapitel für den deutschen Volleyball
And in Austria, it's been known for a while. It was announced there on April 26, 2025. Adidas immediately became the supplier, so Austria has already played in Adidas jerseys in the Silver League and the European Championship qualifiers. Here, too, Adidas entered into a collaboration with WePlayVolleyball.
Link: adidas und WePlayVolleyball neue Ausstatter der ÖVV-Nationalteams
Adidas supplied Poland in 2008-2024, Czechia or UK and they still supply China so for sure they have an experience in that. Especially that Polish federation broke the contract with Asics after they supplied wrong sizes in 2007 so Adidas know how to keep standards.
According to the latest announcement from the
Vietnam Volleyball Federation, star opposite hitter Nguyen Thi Bich Tuyen has withdrawn from the World Championship roster due to personal reasons. With her last-minute withdrawal, Vietnam will compete with only 13 players.
source @volleytrails ig
Worth to mention, here are Bich reasons:
„The reason for this decision is not due to a lack of desire to compete, but because of new requirements from the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) regarding athletes’ eligibility to compete. For me, sports are not only about competition but also about respect and fairness. I feel that these new regulations lack transparency and the fairness necessary for athletes. I believe every athlete deserves to compete in an environment that is respectful and equal.
To protect my integrity and avoid unnecessary risks for the team, I have decided to withdraw. I will use this time to focus on training and preparing for future competitions. I believe that with proper preparation, the Vietnam team will continue to give their best and achieve new successes.”
Has Bieniek already retired from NT? Or just taking a break?
He did not retired.
He agreed with Nikola that he needs a season off to recover from all of the injuries he has. He had some issue with his foot which eliminated him from semi and final in Paris.
Similar case is with Janusz. Both are expected to be back in 2026.
I thought Różański was Lavarini's favorite, but he finally seems to have "fallen out of love" and gotten rid of her.
Watch Centka now, you will redefine “Lavarini’s favourite” 😅
I also thought Olivia is his fav but she is small comparing to Wera.
Will they have a friendly match while in Japan?
yes, on 16th and 17th August against Japan.
ok I will also took Marlena even with one leg, but let´s be honest, she was not at her best in the game against Ukraine..
She was quite good in that game against Ukraine 
so Grabka is out? well I´m not a fan of her but that´s pretty cruel for her..
Yes, it’s already known from Saturday.
Not to early to trip in Asia?
They will play 2 friendlies in Japan against Japan, and they will be in the same time zone as Thailand, so 10 day for a short preparations and travel to the main destination seems very ok. Serbians are already in Asia as they will play friendlies there as well.
Tomorrow morning the team travels to Japan and we still don’t know official roster for the WCH. Maybe they will go with 15 players?
For sure we know that Kowalewska took the spot and Stefanik goes as well. Piasecka/Różański is the last unknown.
After Vietnam's case in Women's U21, it comes out that Pakistan, which won group A (it was kind of surprise), played with a few U22 players.
