Italian volleyball player
Jiří Kovář |
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Full name | Jiří Kovář |
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Nationality | Italian Czech |
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Born | (1989-04-10) April 10, 1989 (age 35) Zlín, Czechoslovakia |
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Height | 2.02 m (6 ft 8 in) |
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Weight | 95 kg (209 lb) |
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Spike | 353 cm (139 in) |
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Block | 330 cm (130 in) |
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Position | Outside Hitter |
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Current team | Galatasaray |
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Number | n/a |
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Last updated: 30 April 2017 |
Jiří Kovář (born April 10, 1989) is an Italian volleyball player of Czech origins, a member of Italy men's national volleyball team and Turkish club Galatasaray. He was silver medalist of the European Championship 2013, bronze medalist of the World League 2014, and triple Italian Champion (2012, 2014 and 2017).
Career
Clubs
In 2014 won a title of Italian Champion after winning matches against Sir Safety Perugia.[1][2] On October 15, 2014 Lube Banca Macerata, including Kovář, won their first trophy of the 2014/2015 season. The Macerata club beat Copra Elior Piacenza (3-2) and won Italian SuperCup2014.[3]
12 July 2024, signed a 1-year contract with Galatasaray.[4]
National team
On July 20, 2014 Italy, including Kovář, claimed the bronze medal of the World League 2014, beating Iran 3-0.[5] In 2014 played at World Championship 2014 held in Poland. Italy after promotion from Pool C, took 7th place in Pool E and they were eliminated from further fighting for medals. Italy took 13th place.
Sporting achievements
Clubs
FIVB Club World Championship
National championships
National team
Individually
References
External links
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