Europeans Abroad: Pádár and Djukić triumph at Qatar Cup
News
European volleyball players are spread all over the world during the 2023-2024 club season, playing big roles in their teams. Many of them are currently away from the continent, competing in some of the top leagues on the planet, and we’ll help you follow their journeys by providing periodic updates on how they’re doing.
Qatar
Having Hungarian opposite Krisztián Pádár and Montenegrin outside hitter Bojan Djukić as two of their key players, Al Arabi S.C. triumphed in the Qatar Cup, the tournament that ends the season’s calendar in the country.
To take the title for the 16th time, Al Arabi topped rivals Al Rayyan S.C. of Serbians Miloš Stevanović, Nikola Vasić and Edin Musabegović and Estonian Oliver Venno 3-1 in the final, which was held on Saturday.
USA
Bulgarian middle blocker Hristina Vuchkova had a busy week in the American Pro Volleyball Federation League, playing tie-breakers with her team Omaha Supernovas and getting mixed results in the two matches held over the last few days.
On Tuesday, the Supernovas went on the road against the San Diego Mojo and lost in a hard-fought five-set battle. Vuchkova left the court with ten points, registered with six kills and four blocks.
On Friday, the team returned home and played another tie-breaker, this time prevailing over the Grand Rapids Rise. In this match, Vuchkova tallied six points, with five kills and one block.
The Supernovas are currently in second place in the standings, with 13 wins and seven losses. They trail the Atlanta Vibe of Czech middle blocker Magda Jehlarova, who have 17 wins and five losses.