Finnish champion Kuusamo did not receive a place in the qualifying phase of the Champions League, but plays in the third level of the European games.
The champion men’s volleyball team Hurrikaani-Loimaa is not going to play European games in the starting season, but on July 16, four Finnish teams will excite worthy opponents on international courts.
Volleyball Association according to the release Hurricane and women’s champion Kuusamo were offered a place in the qualifying round of the Champions League, but neither of them accepted it. Similarly, cup champions Puijo Wolley and Savo Volley will miss the European games.
Kuusamo and the women’s silver team LP Kangasala will play in the autumn Challenge Cup, which is the third level of European games after the Champions League and the CEV Cup. The men’s silver team Akaa-Volley and the bronze team VaLePa Sastamala Tampere will also participate in the Challenge Cup.
VaLePa, which played well in the European games, can still participate in the CEV-cup if there are not enough participants from other countries.