Today is another day of celebration in our club family! The spotlight turns to the player who wears the most distinctive shirt on the team, but who also carries the biggest responsibility every second of the game. Today we say with one voice a warm “Happy birthday!” to Oana, our exceptional libero!
In modern volleyball, the libero is the tactical heart of the defence and the moral engine of every long rally. It’s the position that doesn’t put direct points on the board through stunning attacks or spectacular aces, but without which no win would be possible. And Oana is the perfect embodiment of this philosophy of sacrifice and dedication.
The court’s guardian angel: the art of refusing defeat
Playing libero means loving the work behind the scenes, not fearing balls coming at astonishing speed and having split-second reflexes to save the impossible. Match after match, Oana has shown us what it means to throw yourself onto the court without hesitation, to dive for the team’s colours and to turn a ball that looked lost into a decisive attacking chance. Her precise reception, served “on a plate” for the setter, and her spectacular back-row digs have countless times been the spark for our fantastic comebacks in tough matches. She is the invisible shield behind the block, always alert, always perfectly positioned, always ready to read the opponent’s intention before the ball touches the floor.
The positive energy of the locker room
Beyond the technical qualities she has shown, Oana is a fundamental moral pillar for our group. With a contagious smile and a fighting spirit that never gives up, she manages to pass on calm and confidence to her teammates even in the tensest set endings. She is the one who helps a teammate up from the floor after a mistake, who shouts with joy at every point won and who keeps the locker room united, positive and motivated. Through her attitude at every practice and every match, Oana has become a role model and an irreplaceable part of our team.
Dear Oana,
We wish you a warm “Happy birthday!”, full of health, boundless happiness and fulfilment in every way, both on the volleyball court and in your personal life! Always stay just as passionate, determined and full of energy.
We wish you a new year and a dream competitive season, full of perfect passes, frame-worthy digs and many more memorable wins celebrated at the net with us! Never forget how much you mean to this team and how much we appreciate every drop of sweat and every dive with which you protect our colours.
Happy birthday, Oana! Keep shining and inspiring us at every match! 🥳🏐💙🛡️
