Giovanni Guidetti, the head coach of Serbia’s women’s national team, announced the final roster just before departing for the Paris Olympics. The list includes 12 players and one alternate. Notably, he made changes to the libero position and the alternate player. Experienced libero Silvija Popović will join the team, replacing Aleksandra Jegdić. Additionally, Mina Popović will serve as the 13th player, replacing Ana Bjelica.
Team captain Maja Ognjenović, alongside water polo player Dušan Mandić, will carry the flag at the opening ceremony. This will be Ognjenović’s fifth Olympic appearance, leading the team that has previously won silver and bronze in Rio and Tokyo.
Serbia will compete in Group A against hosts France, the USA, and China. The tournament runs from July 28 to August 11.
Team roster
- Maja Ognjenović – Setter
- Bojana Drča – Setter
- Bianka Buša – Outside hitter
- Sara Lozo – Outside hitter
- Bojana Milenković – Outside hitter
- Katarina Lazović – Outside hitter
- Aleksandra Uzelac – Outside hitter
- Tijana Bošković – Opposite
- Mina Popović – Middle blocker
- Hena Kurtagić – Middle blocker
- Maja Aleksić – Middle blocker
- Jovana Stevanović – Middle blocker
- Silvija Popović – Libero