Shoulder injury forces Diana Malinova to withdraw - Beach Volleyball News

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Bulgaria's reigning national champion and former Balkan champion Diana Malinova withdrew from the Final Four matches of the last National Beach Volleyball Tour event in Kazanlak two weeks ago.She sustained a shoulder injury, which forced her to take a break from the game. Hence, Diana Malinova and her partner Rusena Slancheva will stay off the court unless her recovery.

She is considered one of the most decorated female beach volleyball players in Bulgaria. She will have to miss the 1st Round of the 2014-2016 CEV Beach Volleyball Continental Cup, where the southern European country hosts the battles in Pool G this coming weekend in Kardzhali.

For the upcoming matches in Pool G, where Bulgaria is in the company of Albania, Finland and Serbia, Diana Malinova will be replaced by Irena Mishonova as Rusena Slancheva’s teammate.

“I feel strong pain in my shoulder, which does not allow me to take part in this important tournament,” Malinova explained.  “I hope to recover and return to the court as fast as possible.  I wish the girls the best of luck in this competition.  I really hope to be part of the national team again soon…”