Bulgaria’s youth national team delivered a commanding performance, defeating the Czech Republic in a decisive match that began on October 14, 2025. The victory marks a significant milestone for Bulgarian volleyball, showcasing the rising talent within its youth programme.
This contest, held at an undisclosed location, saw Bulgaria’s squad silence a competitive Czech Republic team. The result underscores Bulgaria’s commitment to developing its volleyball infrastructure and positions them favorably for future international competitions. the win is notably impactful as it demonstrates the effectiveness of recent training regimens and player development strategies.
Bulgaria fielded a starting lineup consisting of Plamen Andreev (1), Dimitar Papazov (15), Teodor Ivanov (14), Todor Pavlov (4), Mikhail Polandakov (5), Petko Panayotov (21), Assen Mitkov (22), tsvetoslav Marinov (16), Christian Balov (18), Nikola Iliev (10), and a ninth player not fully specified in available data.
The Czech Republic countered with Jan Coatney (1),Erik Hunal (4),Adam Szewinski (3),Jan Paluska (22),Albert Labik (13),Ondrej Krikfalusi (8),Lukas Ambros (18),Tomas Jelinek (2),Matej Shin (10),Lukas Masek (11),and janik Eduardo (7).
The match commenced with a signal from the judge, initiating a contest that ultimately favored the Bulgarian side. Further details regarding the score and specific match events are currently unavailable.