Russia’s Under-20 women’s national volleyball team defeated Belarus 3-1 in the qualifying final held in Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina, earning a place in the final stage of the European Championship.
Russia won the match with set scores of 25-18, 19-25, 25-18 and 25-16. At the medal ceremony after the match, the Russian volleyball players draped Russian flags over their shoulders and celebrated winning the title.
Russia will play in Italy and Malta in July 2027
The final stage of the European youth championship featuring Russia will be held in July 2027, hosted by Italy and Malta.
Russian national teams cleared to compete
The International Volleyball Federation announced on July 8 that Russia’s national teams had been admitted to competitions. The decision came one day after the International Olympic Committee lifted its recommendations to international federations concerning restrictions on Russian athletes.