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The tumultuous volleyball life of Gijs Jorna: loss of his partner, isolation in Ukraine, and many sporting highlights

The tumultuous volleyball life of Gijs Jorna: loss of his partner, isolation in Ukraine, and many sporting highlights

Dutch volleyball player Gijs Jorna has announced his retirement from professional volleyball, which will conclude after the upcoming national title matches against Lycurgus. His career as a global volleyball nomad included significant sporting achievements as well as personal challenges, such as social isolation while playing in Ukraine.

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