Serbian volleyball stars Aleksandar Atanasijević and Marko Podraščanin have announced their retirement from the national team following their final match of the Olympic group stage.
Atanasijević, 32, marked his last game with a standout performance, scoring 19 points in Serbia’s 3-2 victory over Canada. Reflecting on his career, he expressed pride in his achievements and optimism for the future of Serbian volleyball, emphasizing the importance of the new generation continuing the team’s legacy.
Podraščanin, 37, also confirmed his departure from international play. He shared his gratitude and satisfaction with his 20-year career, recalling his journey from the 2006 team to the present. He admitted he would have retired earlier if he hadn’t enjoyed the sport so much, but now feels it’s time for new players to step up.
Both players praised the team’s effort and resilience at the Olympics, despite not being medal contenders.
