The stage is set for a first-of-its-kind volleyball spectacle in Serbia. On Friday, December 27, at the “Aleksandar Nikolić” Hall, the very best of the Banka Poštanska Štedionica Superliga will face off in a historic All-Star match. The highlight of the evening will see two teams, East and West, battle for glory in an event that promises both competitive spirit and plenty of entertainment.
The women’s teams will kick things off at 6:00 p.m. local time (5:00 p.m. UTC) with a match that showcases the best players chosen by a combination of coach selections and fan votes. Excitement around this event has been high, evidenced by more than 200,000 votes to determine the final rosters.
Team East will be led by coaches Mirjana Musulin, Darko Zakoč, and Ratko Pavličević. Their selections feature a blend of experience and up-and-coming stars, including:
- Setters: Nina Mandović (Srem) & Katarina Lukić (Ub)
- Liberos: Aleksandra Tadić (Ub) & Stefani Pakić (Železničar)
- Opposites: Anet Alfonso Benitez (Ub) & Jovana Zelenović (Železničar)
- Outside Hitters: Vanja Ivanović (Železničar), Ana Mihajlović (Ub), Dragana Korolija (Spartak), and Marija Tomasević (Jedinstvo Užice)
- Middle Blockers: Milica Živanović (Jedinstvo Užice), Jovana Antić (Srem), Iva Šućrović (Železničar), and Katarina Rodić (Ub)
Team West, coached by Jovo Caković, Milan Gršić, and Igor Žakić, boasts an equally impressive lineup:
- Setters: Anđela Veselinović (Crvena zvezda) & Sara Ranković (TENT)
- Liberos: Bojana Gočanin (TENT) & Jovana Punišić (Jedinstvo Stara Pazova)
- Opposites: Malina Terrell (TENT) & Anja Zubić (Jedinstvo Stara Pazova)
- Outside Hitters: Ana Lazarević (Crvena zvezda), Nevena Sajić (TENT), Mina Mijatović (TENT), and Simona Mateska (Crvena zvezda)
- Middle Blockers: Nataša Čikuc-Deans (TENT), Katarina Čanak (Radnički Blasteras), Katarina Gagić (Omladinac), and Ana Drobnjak (Partizan Coptech)
With the final rosters announced, anticipation for the game continues to build. Fans are looking forward to seeing which side will emerge victorious in this duel of top-tier talent of Serbian league.
