“We play with the same teams. There is no experience of playing with clubs from other countries “- volleyball player Kadochkina

Russian volleyball player Tatyana Kadochkina told that domestic athletes don’t have the experience of playing with clubs from other countries.

In June, the International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) extended the suspension of Russian teams and athletes from international competitions. It has also been decided not to display the national teams of Russia and Belarus in the world rankings for the period of their non-participation in the events, but their ranking points remain frozen in accordance with the decision of the Board of Directors of the FIVB from October 2022.

– How does the withdrawal of the national team from international tournaments affect Russian players?

“I don’t think it works very well. We only play in the Russian Cup and the Russian Championship with the same teams – we have no experience of meetings with clubs from other countries. It has its own rhythm, its own rhythm and its own other game.

– What are the chances of national team volleyball players playing at the Paris Olympics?

“Nobody knows if we will succeed or not. We are all waiting and hoping they will give the green light,” Kadochkina told .

The Summer Olympics will be held in Paris from July 26 to August 11, 2024. Russian national volleyball teams are not allowed to qualify for the Olympics.