Translation: Karolina Piotrowska, 4 February 2011
Israeli Women’s National Team on a training camp with Russian club Urałoczka Jekaterynburg.
Israel will be one of the opponents of the Polish National Team in the group phase of the European Championships, therefore, it has already been practicing its skills playing against Russian club, Urałoczka Jekaterynburg, during their joint training. National Team of Russia is lead by legendary Nikołaj Karpola – a long-term rival and a friend of Arie Selinger, Israel National Team coach. Two legends of the world volleyball have lately met during the 3rd Round of the European Championships’ Qualification Tournament, scheduled for Autumn 2011, in Italy and Serbia. Furthermore, Nikołaj Karpola has often stressed his and his friend’s Polish roots. Urałoczka coach was born in Brześć and the coach of Israel was born in Kraków.
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