Under presence of the Czech Republic President Václav Klaus and many other honorable guests the drawing of lots for “2011 CEV European Championship of Men” was performed on Thursday October 21st 2010 at 10,00 a.m. The Austrian National Team will face Serbia, Slovenia and Turkey at the tournament (10th to 18th September 2011).
Austria was represented by al large delegation of the Austrian Volleyball Federation headed by president Peter Kleinmann and Teamchef Michael Warm. Austria’s ambassador in the Czeach Republic Ferdinand Trauttmansdorff and EuroVolley-ambassador Hannes Jagerhofer, Innsbrucks Vice-mayor Christoph Kaufmann and many Austrian journalists were also present. The president of the Czech Republic Vaclav Klaus and CEV president Andre Meyer had inspiring at the beginning of the ceremony.
Austrian federation content with draw
“I knew, that I cannot influence the outcome, but sincerely I was hoping for those opponents. I am usually lucky and I also was this time. Serbia probably is the best team in the world. Also Turkey and Slovenia will draw huge crowds to the games. They will make sure there is a terrific atmosphere in Vienna”, said OEVV-president Peter Kleinmann.
Likewise Austrian Headcoach Michael Warm: “Serbia is the most stable team in the world, that probably plays the most beautiful Volleyball. They are the clear cut favourites in the group. Slovenia is an upcoming nation. Turkey showed they are on good way with qualifying for the next tournament after hosting the EuroVolley 2009”, added Warm.
