The Cyprus Men’s National volleyball team is in Volda, Norway, to take part in the 5th qualifier’s match with Norway as part of the CEV European Cup.
According to the Cyprus Volleyball Federation, the team has been plagued by many problems, with the coach, Nicos Zalmas, being unable to attend due to COVID-19 infection. Player Sotiris Siapanis has also remained in Cyprus due to illness as well as head of the team Angelos Alexiou, Odisseas Savvides and Antonis Antoniou.
Despite the absences, those who are able to compete will try to secure a victory after Norway’s victory on Saturday, 6th August in Nicosia.
CEV Cup – Men is the second strongest annual club competition in Europe. The participating teams qualify through their national championships and national cups according to the CEV European Cups Ranking of their national federations.
Source: Cyprus News Agency