From the bench to the MVP: how Evgeny Kisylyuk became a star of the Golden Euroleague

"This year, every game was special for me, and the final is generally an increased level of responsibility," said Yevhen Kisilyuk, the second player of the Ukrainian national team and VC "Epicenter-Podolyan".

The impact of a new coach: Raul Losano and his training methods

The national volleyball team of Ukraine under the leadership of Raul Losano has undergone significant changes. The training sessions became more intense and longer, which allowed the players to better prepare for the decisive moments of the matches. Losano studied each player, analyzed their game and introduced new technical aspects, which helped the team achieve high results.

Incredible motivation and fighting spirit of the team

"We understood that it would not be easy, but we were ready to fight to the last and show that we can also play volleyball," Kisylyuk shared.

The Ukrainian national team repeatedly stopped short of victory in previous years, winning silver and bronze. This time the team was determined only to win, which was marked by a high level of motivation and cohesion.

Highlights of the final against Croatia

The game against the Croatian national team was a real test. Kisyliuk scored 19 points, which was a decisive contribution to the team's victory. The emotions, dynamics and fighting spirit of the Ukrainians helped them make dramatic comebacks and win sets, even when they lost 5-6 points.

Preparation for the tournament: from Horodok to Melets

Preparations for the Golden Euroleague began with a training camp in Horodok, Khmelnytskyi region. The company "Epicentr" has created all the conditions for quality training: an excellent hall, excellent food, accommodation and all the necessary means for recovery. After that, the team continued training in the Polish city of Mielec, where there were also high standards of the training process.

National team progress and team updates

"You can't compare this national team with last year's, they are completely different teams," Kisylyuk emphasized.

The national team of Ukraine has made significant progress compared to last year. The arrival of new ambitious players and the coach's faith in their strengths had a positive effect on the team. Raul Losano gave everyone the opportunity to play, which allowed each player to prove himself and prove his worth.

Further plans and personal goals of Yevhen Kisiluk

Ahead of the Ukrainian national team is the Candidates' Cup in China, where the team is determined to show the maximum result. Evgeny Kisylyuk also has personal goals, including playing in the same country as a girl volleyball player and achieving high results at the World Cup.

"Now my goal is shared with the national team — to show a decent game at the Candidates' Cup and, at least, to play better at the World Championship than last year," Kisylyuk concluded.

Editor: Yana Davidyuk