Beach volleyball players David Schweiner (left) and Ondrej Perušič and their typical pose.
OBO 2021 / Vlastimil Vacek, Right
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In the great atmosphere of the grandstands filled within the permitted quota, the boiler formed by the family and loved ones of an elite Czech couple stands out. There are also partners of both players, or Perušič’s grandfather Boris, volleyball world champion and silver Olympic medalist from Tokyo.
And it is from these spaces that almost monkey screams are heard as part of the cheering. “It was created in the girls’ volleyball team Savo Prague, where my sister started volleyball, my dad and mother trained there,” says Perušíč. “I don’t know what tournament it started with anymore, but the style quickly caught on, mainly thanks to the Ostrava tournaments,” he says amusedly.
Ondrej Perušič and David Schweiner celebrate the victory over Italy Paolo Nicolai and Daniel Lup.
OBO 2021 / Vlastimil Vacek, Right
Another hallmark is the joint photographs of Czech ranchers after winning matches. No decor and a fancy smile, but a grimace, stripped jerseys and exposed nipples. The history of this tradition? “Probably from Rome,” Perusic muses.
The Czechs have Italian coaches led by Andrea Tomatis, and the Italians are known to suffer from fashion and elegance. “They care a lot about style and self-presentation, so they’re excited about the photos,” laughs Schweiner.
It was Tomatis who played an important role in preparing for their quarterfinal opponents, but he knows the Italian couple perfectly. “We knew exactly where we wanted to serve, who would be attacking from where. We were very well prepared, “Perušič praised the tactics after a fairly unequivocal two-hundredth victory.
On the way to the finals on Sunday from 10.00 (live on ČT sport) they will be world champions Oleg Stojanovskij with Vyacheslav Krasilnikov. “Their blocker is 207 centimeters, he jumps. Just crossing the net will be quite a problem. And they have incredible service. Leaping, rotated, going from top to bottom. It will be difficult to accept it and upload it to a good position, “says Schweiner.
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