Osmany Juantorena
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Osmany Juantorena Portuondo (born 12 August 1985) is an Italian-Cuban volleyball player. He currently plays as side attacker for Trentino Volley
. He is a nephew of Alberto Juantorena
, a Cuban former track runner and politician.
Osmany Juantorena is considered the best outside hitter according to polls
.
He debuted in the Cuban first series aged 12, in the Orientales de Santiego. He remained in Cuba for seven years, before moving to Russian side Ural Ufa
. In the meantime he also began to play for Cuba's national team, winning the bronze medal in the 2005 World League and scoring a total 75 caps.
In the late 2006 Juantorena was disqualified for two years after an accusation of doping. His return was delayed by the Cuban Volleyball Federation due to his decision to move to play to Italy. He remained in Trento
until he could return to play in 2009. Playing for Trentino Volley
, he won the FIVB Club World Championship, the Italian Cup and a European Champions League
(he also obtained the title of MVP in the competition) in 2010.
In May 2010 he played for a short loan in Qatar
. He returned to Trentino Volley in September 2010.
Trentino Volley
Trentino Volley is a professional volleyball team based in Trento, Italy. It plays in the Italian Volleyball League without interruption since 2000. It has won two times the Italian Volleyball League, the Italian cup, a CEV Champions League and the FIVB Men's Club World Volleyball Championship...
. He is a nephew of Alberto Juantorena
Alberto Juantorena
Alberto Juantorena Danger is a Cuban former track athlete. At the 1976 Summer Olympics, he became the first and so far only athlete to win both the 400 and 800 m Olympic titles....
, a Cuban former track runner and politician.
Osmany Juantorena is considered the best outside hitter according to polls
Biography
Juantorena was born in Santiago de CubaSantiago de Cuba
Santiago de Cuba is the second largest city of Cuba and capital city of Santiago de Cuba Province in the south-eastern area of the island, some south-east of the Cuban capital of Havana....
.
He debuted in the Cuban first series aged 12, in the Orientales de Santiego. He remained in Cuba for seven years, before moving to Russian side Ural Ufa
Ural Ufa
Ural Ufa is a Russian volleyball club based in Ufa. The club was founded in 1992. Since 1996 the club plays in the Super League, the top Russian league.- Team roster season 2010–11 :...
. In the meantime he also began to play for Cuba's national team, winning the bronze medal in the 2005 World League and scoring a total 75 caps.
In the late 2006 Juantorena was disqualified for two years after an accusation of doping. His return was delayed by the Cuban Volleyball Federation due to his decision to move to play to Italy. He remained in Trento
Trento
Trento is an Italian city located in the Adige River valley in Trentino-Alto Adige/Südtirol. It is the capital of Trentino...
until he could return to play in 2009. Playing for Trentino Volley
Trentino Volley
Trentino Volley is a professional volleyball team based in Trento, Italy. It plays in the Italian Volleyball League without interruption since 2000. It has won two times the Italian Volleyball League, the Italian cup, a CEV Champions League and the FIVB Men's Club World Volleyball Championship...
, he won the FIVB Club World Championship, the Italian Cup and a European Champions League
CEV Champions League
The CEV Champions League, or Indesit European Champions League is the top official competition for men's Volleyball clubs of Europe and takes place every year.-Formula:In the first round take part 24 teams shared in 6 group stage....
(he also obtained the title of MVP in the competition) in 2010.
In May 2010 he played for a short loan in Qatar
Qatar
Qatar , also known as the State of Qatar or locally Dawlat Qaṭar, is a sovereign Arab state, located in the Middle East, occupying the small Qatar Peninsula on the northeasterly coast of the much larger Arabian Peninsula. Its sole land border is with Saudi Arabia to the south, with the rest of its...
. He returned to Trentino Volley in September 2010.
Individuals
- 2010–11 CEV Champions League "Most Valuable Player"
Clubs
- 2011 FIVB World Club Championship2011 FIVB Men's Club World ChampionshipThe 2011 FIVB Men's Club World Championship was the 7th edition of the event. It was held in Doha, Qatar from October 8 to 14, 2011.-Qualification:-Pools composition:-Pool standing procedure:1. Match points2. Numbers of matches won3. Sets ratio4...
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Champion, with Itas Diatec Trentino - 2010–11 CEV Champions LeagueMen's CEV Champions League 2010–11The CEV Champions League was the highest level of European club volleyball in the 2010–11 season and was the 52nd edition.-Teams of the 2010–2011 competition:The number of participants on the basis of ranking list for European Cup Competitions:...
- Champion, with Trentino BetClic - 2010-11 Italian League Championship - Champion, with Itas Diatec Trentino
- 2010 FIVB World Club Championship - Champion, with Itas Diatec Trentino
- 2009-10 CEV Champions League - Champion, with Trentino BetClic
- 2009-10 Italian Cup - Champion, with Itas Diatec Trentino
- 2009 FIVB World Club Championship - Champion, with Itas Diatec Trentino