Rana Verona extends Slovenian outside hitter Rok Možič's contract through 2029, securing one of the club's key players.
Slovenia's women's national volleyball team qualifies for the 2027 Nations League, despite a runner-up finish in this year's Europa League.
Slovenia claims their first-ever VNL medal, beating Japan 3-1 in a dramatic bronze medal match in Ningbo.
Poland dominates Slovenia 3-0 to reach the VNL final, led by Wilfredo Leon's 16 points and a strong serving performance.
Slovenia meets Poland and Japan faces the USA in Saturday's VNL semifinals, both rematches of tight five-set battles from earlier this year.
Slovenia outlast Turkiye in a marathon three-set quarterfinal in Ningbo to reach the VNL semifinals for the fourth time.
Turkey's Adis Lagumdzija previews a tough VNL quarterfinal against Slovenia, with the match set for July 29 in Ningbo.
Eight teams begin the men's VNL Finals in Ningbo, China, on Wednesday, with Slovenia, Turkiye, Japan, China, Italy, USA, Poland, and Ukraine in action.
