The European Universities Volleyball Championship has finally concluded on July 23rd with an exciting Closing Ceremony in/at the UMinho Sports Complex, at Braga.
Over 400 participants from 23 Universities from 10 countries took part in this year’s edition of the event.
In men’s finals, the title of champion/s went to the West University of Timisoara who won a thrilling final match against the University of Rostock.
In women’s finals, the title of champion/s went to University of Bologna who won an exciting final match against German Sport University Cologne.
The medals and awards were presented by the President of the Organizing Committee, Ms Margarida Isaías, the EUSA Executive Committee Representative, Filipe Santos, the Vice-Rectors of the University of Minho, Eugénio Andrade and Luís Amaral.
FINAL STANDINGS
Men’s Competition
1. West University of Timisoara (ROU)
2. University of Rostock (GER)
3. University of Wuzburg (GER)
Women’s Competition
1. University of Bologna (ITA)
2. German Sport University Cologne (GER)
3. University of Zagreb (CRO)
In the women’s competition, the fair-play award was given to German Sport University of Cologne. The top-scorer award was given to Susanna Olivero. The MVP award was given to Leonarda Grabic.
Concerning to the men’s competition, the fair-play award was given to University of Minho. The top-scorer award was given to Brentel Jannik. The MVP award was given to Darius Catalin Campean.
The EUSA flag was passed to the next Organizing Committee, from Hungary.
Although the competition was very disputed, the fair-play spirit was always present. The Championship made it possible for a lot of people to get out of their comfort zone and experience new things and, above all, make unforgettable memories and play good volleyball games.
The next EUC will take place in Hungary, in the city of Budapest from 4th July to 11th July and all teams are warmly welcomed to join the next European Universities Volleyball Championship.
More info can be found at https://volleyball2023.eusa.eu/ .