The Latvian women`s national volleyball team is gearing up for their crucial CEV EuroVolley 2026 qualification matches. Their first of two decisive encounters is scheduled for this Saturday against Bosnia and Herzegovina, to be held at the Team Sports Games Hall in Riga. The squad features a balanced lineup, including star opposite hitter Marta Kamēlija Levinska, along with five outside hitters, four middle blockers, two liberos, and two setters.
Latvian Squad for EuroVolley Qualifiers:
- Setters: Elvita Dolotova (RSU/MSĢ), Elza Reknere (Volei Constanta/Romania)
- Middle Blockers: Karmena Struka (RSU/MSĢ), Lāsma Ozola (Vilacondense Vila do Conde/Portugal), Anna Rīta (Coastal Carolina University/USA), Junora Vagele (Pexinois Niort/France), Līva Sola, Marta Beatrise Gintere (both RVS/LU)
- Opposite Hitters: Marta Kamēlija Levinska (Dresdner SC/Germany), Anete Čelnova (RVS/LU)
- Outside Hitters: Megija Dambrehte (Hämeenlinna/Finland), Paula Nikola Ņečiporuka (Vallecamonica Sebino Costa Volpino/Italy), Katrīna Struka (RSU/MSĢ), Anija Jurdža (Olimpico Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain), Šarlote Šlitere, Rūta Putene (both RVS/LU)
- Liberos: Kristīne Kramēna, Megija Grundmane (both RSU/MSĢ), Sindija Bože (RVS/LU), Elīna Zvaigzne (Modell Tübingen/Germany)
Following their impressive silver medal finish in the CEV Silver League 2025, where they narrowly lost to Switzerland in a two-legged final, Latvia has continued their preparations with strong performances in friendly matches. They secured a 3-1 victory (25-21, 25-21, 23-25, 25-19) against Denmark, also playing an additional closed-door match. Their successful run continued in Tallinn, where they officially defeated Estonia 3-2 (22-25, 25-21, 25-22, 25-27, 15-13), followed by another 3-1 win (23-25, 25-19, 25-22, 26-24) in a behind-closed-doors game, with Estonia claiming an extra set 25-19.
The coaching staff supporting head coach Daniele Mario Capriotti includes coaches Inguna Minusa and Arvils Keišs, analysts/statisticians Mareks Maksimovs and Vladimirs Visockis, strength and conditioning coach Roni Antero Rekola, physiotherapist Luisa Dombrovska, and team manager Kristaps Čerņavskis.
These upcoming matches mark the second phase of the CEV EuroVolley 2026 qualifiers, building on the games played in the summer of 2024. Last year, Latvia achieved a 3-2 victory over Montenegro and was awarded a 3-0 walkover win against Bosnia and Herzegovina, who forfeited their home match. The CEV EuroVolley 2026 championship, which will feature 24 national teams, is scheduled to be co-hosted by Türkiye, Czechia, Azerbaijan, and Sweden.
