Is she finished with the national team already?
She last played for the NT in 2021 at the Tokyo Olympics. She is already 36, so i think she is as good as retired now that Russia will not be back to international competitions in the near future.
Posts by inc0gnito
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Ok, but why did she play in the Ukrainian national team until 2008? Was Russia not interested in her then? From what I see, even in the junior team she was not the biggest star.
The Soviet union collapsed in 1991 (her family was one of millions affected), not really sure if her family were given the choice to be Ukrainian or Russian citizen? Your guess is as good as mine.
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Technically, Goncharova was born
UkranianRussian as in 1989 Ukraine as a country did not exist.
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Congrats to Italyyy! Objectively the best team this tournament.
Now we need the Russians back come LA2028
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Surely Brazil should win now?
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Although she is clearly past her prime, Thaisa is still playing a decent level even with her age and injuries notwithstanding.. She outlasted both Rasic and Foluke in the end (arguably her two biggest rivals).
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Ana C jumps like in slow motion
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Mens QF were much interesting.
Mens volleyball is overall better you mean?
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Block and defense of Italy is just too strong!
Italy has the block power of the Russians, and the scrappy defense of the Brazilians
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Roberta is afraid to set her middles
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Rosamarova
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Who ever thought Rosa would be this good?
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Is Zhu seriously injured? It’s ridiculous to keep Wu on court when you can neither pass nor score.
Surely Changning is also a better option..
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Li YY and Wang YY I think is the most formidable block duo on the left side rn
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Romano has been playing above expectations imo
Above expectations? He was their best player against Brazil and today match against Poland.
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The official version is that he didn't get an invitation to NT because he was on bench in club for the last two seasons, but it's obvious that there is something else behind it. Not sure if it's between him and Winiarski or between him and other players, but even being on bench in his clubs he's certainly better than John and Böhme.
Weber not being on the wide roster was a bit sus, I hope it's just a temporary thing and he eventually comes back.
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Germany;
S: Kampa, Tille
OPP: Grozer, John, Böhme
OH: Fromm, Kaliberda, Schott, Karlitzek, Brand
MB: Brehme, Krage, Krick, Maase
L: Graven
Where in the world is Weber? Has he retired from NT
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Kazan is still favorite IMO, but Moscow will be more fired up coming from their epic battle with Belogorie. Kazan may pay the price of having an easier opponent in SF..
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this is my favourite thread right now throughout the whole website
That avatar lol
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Kazan is comparatively weaker than last season, winner of Moscow/Belogorie definitely has chances in the finals..