Ouch!
We really thought the young opposite hitter would make it to the 2016 Olympics but sadly that’s not the case anymore. Coach Marichev has decided to exclude Natalia from the preliminary Olympic roster.
Also missing from the team is 2004 Olympic silver medalist Marina (Sheshenina) Babeshina.
The following players are currently training:
Setters:
Pankova
Startseva
Ulyakina
Opposite Hitters:
Goncharova
Malygina
Middle Blockers:
Shlyakhovaya
Fetisova
Zaryazhko
Lyubushkina.
Outside Hitters:
Kosheleva
Scherban
Ilchenko
Voronkova
Liberos:
Malova
Ezhova
Three more players will be cut to make the FINAL ROSTER.
After a disappointing 2016 Grand Prix Final Round performance, Russia has a lot of homework to do to win a medal in Rio.
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