# Macedonian national sports competition participation

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/macedonian-national-sports-competition-participation
> Updated: 2026-09-20T02:01:37.000Z. Sources: 9. Developments: 2.

Macedonian national sports teams have participated in various international competitions during September 2026.

The national volleyball team competed in the European Championship in Sofia, Bulgaria. After entering a challenging group including Bulgaria, Poland, Israel, Portugal, and Ukraine, the team secured one victory against Israel and four losses. Coach Josko Milenkoski described the performance as an “objective achievement,” noting that the team’s projected 20th-place finish was comparable to results from established volleyball nations.

In other sporting news, the Football Federation of Macedonia organized ticket sales for upcoming UEFA Nations League matches against Switzerland and Slovenia. Additionally, 18 Macedonian athletes competed in the WAKO World Junior Kickboxing Championship in Lido di Jesolo, Italy, where several fighters advanced through tournament brackets in disciplines such as Low Kick, Kick Light, and K-1.

## Claims

- The Macedonian men's volleyball team finished the 2026 European Championship in Group B with one win and four losses. (single source)
- Macedonia's likely final ranking at the European Championship is 20th. (single source)
- The WAKO World Junior Kickboxing Championship is being held in Lido di Jesolo, Italy. (single source)
- Eighteen Macedonian representatives are participating in the WAKO World Junior Kickboxing Championship. (single source)

## Timeline

### 2026-09-20: Macedonian sports: Volleyball achievements and kickboxing world championships

Macedonian volleyball coach Josko Milenkoski calls the team's 2026 European Championship run an achievement, while 18 Macedonian kickboxers compete at the WAKO World Junior Championship in Italy.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macedonian-sports-volleyball-achievements-and-kickboxing-world-championships

### 2026-09-07: Macedonian national teams prepare for European volleyball and UEFA football fixtures

Macedonian athletes prepare for major competitions: the national volleyball team begins the European Championship in Bulgaria, while football ticket sales launch for the upcoming match against Switzerland.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/macedonian-national-teams-prepare-for-european-volleyball-and-uefa-football-fixtures

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