György Grozer and Germany may have fallen out of title contention in the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL), but they remain focused at their ultimate goal – Olympic glory.
Germany formally bowed out of the 2024 Volleyball Nations League (VNL) on Sunday, June 23.
The Germans concluded their campaign with a rousing sweep of Iran in the Manila leg, ending up with a 5-7 record for 12th place.
“It was very important for our team to finish the VNL with one very good game. Iran showed this week that they are very strong also against the USA and other teams. So for us, it was important,” libero György Grozer said.
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“I think that we played good and we go home with the final result of 3-0.”
Despite missing out on a quarterfinals berth in the VNL, Grozer and his brothers-in-arms remain focused on their ultimate goal – the Olympic Games Paris 2024.
Team Germany will have several weeks to fine-tune their strategies and build on the lessons learned from the VNL before competing in the French capital.
“I think for us it was the perfect practice games before the Olympics to find more and more together. Of course, we still need time, we have one month more so we will continue to work on [our game],” Grozer said.
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When asked if he and the team would take a short vacation in the Philippines now that their Manila leg campaign has concluded, Grozer said they would be leaving the country as soon as possible to continue their buildup for Paris 2024, highlighting their all-business approach to the Olympics.
"We are going now to the airport and we are flying back because we get a little bit of rest and after that we have to start our Olympics preparation,” he shared.
Story Summary:
- Germany ends the 2024 Volleyball Nations League with a triumphant sweep of Iran, securing 12th place with a 5-7 record.
- Libero György Grozer emphasizes the team's focus on the upcoming Olympic Games Paris 2024 despite missing the VNL quarterfinals.
- The German squad now prioritize strategic preparation after the VNL’s Manila Leg, gearing up for intense Olympic training ahead.
[Editor's note: This article was written by a member of the One Sports Digital team. The summary was generated by AI, and then checked by the staff to ensure accuracy.]