Bulgarian player Tsvetan Sokolov of Dynamo Moscow, playing for the "Tadawi1" team, said it was his first time participating in the tournament, and he was impressed by the level of competition. He mentioned that he had heard a lot about the Nad Al Sheba Tournament and had many friends who participated in it previously. He added: "I was excited to participate because the organizers bring the best teams from different leagues around the world. We enjoyed the first match, and the technical level was strong. We thank the Tadawi team for their trust in us. We will work hard to achieve more victories and do our best to win the title."

Sokolov, who is considered one of the best players in the world, praised the organization, the warm reception, and the wonderful atmosphere. He expressed his admiration for the strong competition in the volleyball tournament at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, which brings together the top European teams.

Sokolov explained that participating in the Nad Al Sheba Tournament is a gain for the teams and players, preparing them better for the rest of the season's commitments.

Sokolov has won the European Champions League title three times with his former team, Trentino Volleyball Club, and has also won the Club World Cup three times. He has received numerous individual awards in his career, including the best player in position 2 in the World Volleyball League and the Club World Championship.

Bulgarian player Ilia Beketov of Toulouse and the Zabeel team also praised the technical level of the Nad Al Sheba Tournament, describing it as a global tournament due to the participation of the most prestigious volleyball clubs such as Dynamo Moscow, Toulouse, Pallavolo Padova, Shakhtyor Soligorsk, the Belarusian league champion, and other well-known teams. He said: "I heard a lot about the tournament, its strong level, and the participation of the best players in the world. I always wanted to participate like them, and I am happy to be here this time."

He added: "We are experiencing a wonderful atmosphere. We are enjoying the tournament, especially since it is held in the most beautiful city in the world."