For the first time since 1984

Successful qualification! Volleyball juniors at the U20 European Championships

Austria's volleyball juniors have qualified for the U20 European Championships.(Bild: GEPA pictures)

The Austrian volleyball juniors have qualified for the U20 European Championships in Serbia and Greece in late summer.

The ÖVV team defeated Belgium 3:1 at the qualifying tournament in Hartberg on Saturday and won the home tournament unbeaten.

Qualified for the first time since 1984
Spain was also beaten in the course of the tournament, meaning that the junior volleyball team will take part in the European Junior Championship for the first time since 1984.