Today is a very special day for the big Volleyball Forever family! We wish a warm “Happy birthday!” to Ilinca Szabo, our juniors’ opposite hitter, a player who shows in every match what passion, determination and tireless work mean.
Moving up to the juniors and an outstanding confirmation in Oradea 🏆
In her first year as a junior, Ilinca stepped up to the new age category with remarkable sporting maturity. Moving to a more demanding competitive level not only didn’t intimidate her, it gave her the perfect stage to show off her exceptional qualities as an attacker.
The latest proof of her talent came on the court in Oradea, at the international “Virgi Mărculescu” Memorial (U19). In a tight competition, facing tall blocks and top-level opponents, Ilinca stepped up in the critical moments of every match. Her decisive finishes, attacking power and composure earned her a highly prestigious individual award: Best Opposite of the Tournament! 🏆💜
The engine of our juniors’ attack 💥
As an opposite, Ilinca carries a huge responsibility in every set. She is the player the team turns to when the balls get hard, and her relentless arm at the net has brought countless spectacular points to our club.
Beyond the statistics and points scored, Ilinca stands out for her exemplary attitude: a devoted teammate, a disciplined athlete in practice and a fighting spirit that never gives up on a ball.
Let’s wish her an unforgettable competitive year and a brilliant future!
Dear Ilinca, we wish you with all our hearts a year full of health, endless energy and priceless joy, both on and off the court! May your line attacks always find the open space, may opposing blocks be only small obstacles, and may your serves cause panic on the other side of the net. Stay just as ambitious, modest and connected to your dreams, because your talent, combined with daily work, is the sure recipe for top performance. This is only the first chapter of a long and brilliant junior career, and we are extremely happy and grateful to have you with us, fighting point after point for the Volleyball Forever colours!
