For the first time in history, the Slovenian men’s volleyball team will compete in the Olympic Games, debuting at the Paris 2024 Olympics. Their inaugural match is set for July 28 against Canada in South Paris Arena I. Following this, Slovenia will face Serbia on July 30 and then take on the reigning Olympic champions, France, on August 2.
Slovenia’s Olympic Volleyball Team, Paris 2024:
- Setters: Gregor Ropret, Dejan Vinčić
- Opposites: Tonček Štern, Nik Mujanović
- Middle Blockers: Alen Pajenk, Jan Kozamernik, Sašo Štalekar
- Outside Hitters: Tine Urnaut, Klemen Čebulj, Rok Možič, Žiga Štern
- Libero: Jani Kovačič
- Alternate: Uroš Planinšič (setter)
The team began their preparations last Friday in Ljubljana and will have their final test from July 12-14 at the Wagner Memorial in Poland, where they will play against Germany, Egypt, and Poland.
