CEV EuroVolley 2023

    Men

    EuroVolley Ambassador

    Alexander Osokin

    Israel

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    Okosin was born in Ukraine (1989) and, at the age of 7, immigrated to Israel with his mother. 
    As a child, he always played with a ball, in the morning at school, in the afternoon with friends, and in the evening at home.
    He mainly played basketball, tennis, soccer and other games with a ball.
    At 13, he was exposed to Volleyball; it was love at first sight, and he suddenly knew this was what he wanted to do in his life.
    When he was 15 years old (2005), Okosin moved to live, study and train at the Volleyball Academy in Wingate, where he learned the basics of the professional Volleyball game.
    During this period, he was chosen to be part of the squad of the young Israel team, and after a short time, he entered to play in the starting lineup.
    At 18, Okosin received his first professional contract and began his journey in the first league in Israel in the Hapoel Mata Asher team.
    In 2009, the young player got the opportunity to join the senior Israeli national team, and since then, he has been an active participant in the squad and competitions.
    At 25, Okosin moved to Japan to play in the NAGANO team from the second division, his first time playing outside of Israel.
    He played in Japan for one year, and it was a fantastic year where the Ukraine-born player learned a lot about himself, Volleyball and discipline and hard training.
    He returned to Israel with his wife in 2017 to start a family and to play in my previous team based in Asher Acre, where he still plays today.

    “Personally, it's a dream come true! To participate in the European Championship and more on the soil of Israel, wow! An event like this can place Volleyball in Israel on the main stage, encouraging many boys and girls to dream big and start playing this amazing sport.”
    Star Player

    Alexander OSOKIN

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    Spike Reach
    Block Reach
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    1989
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    200 cm
    Middle blocker
    345 cm
    335 cm
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    Quick Fire

    ● What do you like to do in your free time? Play with my son.

    ● Where is your favourite place in the world? Japan.

    ● What was the last thing you learnt? Sport Psychology.

    ● What is your favourite food? Rammen. 

    ● What is your greatest strength? Mental Strength.

    ● What is your favourite movie? The Green Mile

    ● Who is your hero? My mom

    ● What cheers you up? Beer

    ● Why do you play Volleyball? I am in love with the game

    ● Why is your shirt number what it is? #1

    ● Who is your favourite Volleyball player to watch? My libero, Omri Roitman

    ● Which team do you love playing against? Maccabi Tel Aviv 

    ● Who will win EuroVolley 2023? The men in Blue and White

    The audience attending the games will receive an event and experience of a lifetime! ”

    Honours List

    Individual Awards:

    Season 2016-2017: Best middle blocker Japan V2, ALLSTAR pick