Volleyball returns to Smolensk

In Smolensk will host a tournament among men’s volleyball teams – Challenge Cup

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Published Oct 15, 2026

In Smolensk will host a tournament among men's volleyball teams - Challenge Cup. The competition is organized by the Dynamo-Smolensk volleyball club, which invites all sports fans to come to the match and support the participants.

The tournament will last two days, during which viewers will be able to see the intense struggle between the teams of Smolensk, Desnogorsk, Moscow and Minsk.

The event is scheduled for October 30 and 31, 2026 and will be held in SGUS at 23 Gagarin Avenue.

The club encourages fans to visit the stands to recharge the energy of the game and support the team in the fight for the sports trophy.

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