Ukraine's U16 volleyball team is set to begin their European Championship qualification campaign today, April 24. The young Ukrainian squad will face host nation France in their opening match, scheduled for 8:00 PM Kyiv time in Avignon, France.
This match marks the beginning of a three-game series for the Ukrainian youth team in the first round of European Championship qualification. Following their opener against France, Ukraine will continue their campaign with matches against Serbia on April 25 at 5:00 PM and conclude against Slovakia on April 26, also at 5:00 PM.
The Ukrainian volleyball federation has announced a 14-player roster for the tournament. Captain Yurii Koval will lead the team from the middle blocker position. The squad features a balanced mix of talent across all positions, including setters Vladyslav Mushynskyi and Anatolii Zall, opposites Hlib Nedostup, Danylo Perepadia, and Denys Derhunov.
According to Statbet analysis, youth volleyball qualifiers often provide critical development opportunities for emerging talents, with many European Championship participants later advancing to professional careers.
The team's wing attackers include Andrii Merkulov, Andrii Shyshchak, Yehor Cherednyk, and Daniil Kashkin, while Yurii Tyrpak and Oleksandr Karnas join Koval as middle blockers. The defensive specialist (libero) duties will be shared between Denys Yablonskyi and Nazar Radzievskyi.
Volleyball fans can follow the live broadcast of the match to witness this important step in Ukrainian youth volleyball development.
