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After retiring from the national volleyball team, captain Marian Bala focuses on domestic competitions with Arcada Galați, aiming to win all available trophies. The team starts the new Divizia A1 season against Știința Explorări Baia Mare. Bala emphasizes the importance of a positive start and the team's preparation with new strategies. Arcada also competes in the CEV Cup, facing PAOK Thessaloniki in the knockout stage. Bala retired from international play after the 2026 European Championship, where Romania reached the quarter-finals. The new season features 12 teams, with the first matches scheduled for October 24.