The Bulgarian Volleyball Federation states that Kalina Veneva's absence from the national team's training camp for Euro 2026 was not coordinated with team management.
Key facts
- •The Bulgarian women's national volleyball team is training in Sofia for Euro 2026.
- •Head coach Marcello Abbondanza is leading the current national team preparations.
- •Kalina Veneva cited physical fatigue and the need to treat injuries as reasons for her absence.
- •The Bulgarian Volleyball Federation stated the absence was not coordinated with management.
- •Petya Veneva, Kalina's mother, cited the need for her daughter to adapt to a new club in Italy.
The Bulgarian Volleyball Federation (BFV) has issued an official statement regarding the absence of Kalina Veneva from the women's national team training camp in Sofia. The team is currently preparing for Euro 2026 under head coach Marcello Abbondanza. The federation maintains that the player's failure to report for duty was not coordinated with team leadership.
Reasons for Absence
Veneva stated that she is experiencing accumulated fatigue and needs to treat existing injuries, rendering her unavailable for the team. Her mother, Petya Veneva, who is also a coach at CPVK, noted that her daughter is preparing for an upcoming move to Italy to compete in a professional league. Petya Veneva emphasized the importance of her daughter arriving early to adapt and train with her new club.
Parental Stance on Participation
Petya Veneva stated that parents have the right to provide reasoned refusals for their child's participation if the player is included in an age group other than their own. She also noted the physical and mental toll of maintaining activity for 12 consecutive months.
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This article was independently rewritten by ManyPress editorial AI from reporting originally published by Sportal.bg.
