MINSK, 27 July (BelTA) - Belarus have advanced to the semifinal of the ongoing U16 Women's Volleyball European Championship in Sofia/Samokov, Bulgaria, BelTA has learned.
In the Preliminary Group II final in Samokov Belarus lost to Turkey 1-3 (21-25, 25-21, 22-25, 24-26). Earlier, Egor Pimakhin's team blanked the Czech Republic 3-0, and fought through Russia (3-2), Belgium (3-2), and Romania 3-2.
The semifinal stage will also see Russia, Italy and Bulgaria.
On 28 July Belarus will take on Italy, while Bulgaria will face Russia. The medal games are scheduled for 29 July.