Jan-Markus Üprus, a player for Waldvierteli Union Raiffeisen, succeeded in leading his team to the semifinals of the Austrian volleyball league. The team secured their spot by defeating Grazi Holding in two quarterfinal matches, with the first match ending in a score of 3:1, though Üprus did not contribute to the score. The following match also ended in favor of Waldviertel, 3:1, where Üprus scored eight points, affirming his role as a significant player for the team.

Meanwhile, Estonian volleyball athletes playing abroad experienced a mixed week. In Finland's championship league, Marily Lassi's team, LiigaPloki, faced difficulties in the playoffs, suffering two defeats against Salo LP-Viesti. In the first match, they narrowly lost 3:1, despite Lassi scoring 16 points, followed by another loss, this time 3:0, where she managed to add nine more points to her tally. This highlighted the tough competition these players face in international settings.

Overall, the week illustrated the varied experiences of Estonian volleyball players competing outside the country, showcasing both triumphs and challenges, painting a broad picture of their involvement in international sports.