Bulgarian volleyball players spark romantic interest at EuroVolley 2026

During the EuroVolley 2026 tournament held at Arena 8888 in Sofia, personal relationships involving Bulgarian volleyball players became a significant point of interest for fans.

Simeon Nikolov and Serbian volleyball star Aleksandra Uzelać, who plays for the Turkish club Eczacıbaşı Dynavit, officially confirmed their relationship. Following rumors and paparazzi photos in August, the couple was seen embracing after Bulgaria's victory against North Macedonia and sharing a kiss following the win against Portugal.

Additionally, Bulgarian player Denislav Bardarov drew attention due to his relationship with Turkish volleyball star Derin Cebecioglu. Cebecioglu, a player for VakıfBank and a member of the Turkish national team, attended the matches in Sofia to support Bardarov despite her professional commitments.