Latvia's men's volleyball team begins Euro Championship preparations with test matches
Latvia's men's national volleyball team under coach Uģis Krastiņš has started a series of test matches ahead of the European Championship, with captain Kristaps Šmits saying the squad's current level is not yet the best.
The European Volleyball Championship for women's national teams, which included Latvian players, is nearing its conclusion. As it wraps up, the continent's top men's national teams are preparing to enter competition as well.
Among them is the Latvian national team, led by head coach Uģis Krastiņš. The squad is preparing seriously for the upcoming European Championship and has already begun a series of test matches ahead of the tournament.
Captain's assessment
Team captain Kristaps Šmits, commenting on the preparation process so far, said the test matches have allowed the squad to get a real sense of its current level of play. According to the captain, that level is not currently among the best.
The Latvian team will continue its preparations, aiming to improve its performance before the European Championship gets underway. More details on the tournament schedule and opponents are expected in the coming period.
