The 2 time World Champion can’t hold back those tears as she says goodbye to volleyball and focus on her personal and family life.

Last Saturday, Gamova’s club team for 6 consecutive seasons, Dinamo Kazan, organized her retirement party and hosted her farewell match with Dinamo Moscow as the guest team. Gamova played for a few points and returned to the court to say her “farewell speech”.

A Teary Goodbye

Gamova Over The Years

Friends & Teammates

#11

Dinamo Kazan has also retired her #11 jersey.

Larson’s Message

2016 Olympic bronze medalist Jordan Larson posted a very sweet message for Katya. Larson played for Kazan from 2009 and 2014. She and Gamova led the team to win the prestigious Champions League during the 2013-2014 season and the 2014 FIVB Club World Champs.

Had such a blast learning and playing with one of the best players in the world! You are funny, corky and loving to those who know you. Thank you for all your years of hard work and dedication to the sport we all love. We will miss you! #gamova11 #dinamokazan #gam #❤️ #happyretirement

A photo posted by Jordan Larson (@gov1007) on Oct 2, 2016 at 2:52am PDT

Thank You Katya!

Thank you so much for all the volleyball memories you shared to us and with us. We will always remember your greatness. You were such an amazing and phenomenal player to watch. Volleyball will never be the same without you. We wish you the best as you begin a new chapter. Hope to see little Gamovas in the future. We love you!

Click HERE to watch the farewell match.