The Slovenian women's volleyball team has qualified for the elite Nations League, a top-tier international competition. The International Volleyball Federation (FIVB) announced that Slovenia and Finland will join the league, which will expand from 18 to 19 teams after Russia's return to major competitions in 2027. This marks a significant achievement for Slovenia, as they moved up from 29th place on the world rankings two years ago to now competing among the best teams. The Slovenian players expressed pride and joy over their success, noting their hard work and belief in achieving this milestone despite challenges like a loss to Sweden. Slovenia has participated in the Nations League since 2021 and recently won their first bronze medal at the tournament in Ningbo, China. Meanwhile, Russia has voluntarily withdrawn from the 2025 World Championship in Poland, though decisions regarding the Russian women’s team will follow discussions with the United States and Canada, who will host the event.
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