He is the Tsar of volleyball who conquered the world with spikes, victories and broken records. Yes, Ivan Zaytsev passed through BSMT. Born in Spoleto, with Russian roots and an Italian heart, Ivan is one of the most beloved and recognized athletes in the world. With his overwhelming spikes, unstoppable determination and a true leader personality, he won over the public on and off the court. Nicknamed the “Tsar”, he wrote history with European golds, Olympic silvers and a leading role in every team he represented. And now, in addition to continuing to play in the arenas with the MINT Vero Volley Monza jersey, he is ready to leave his mark in Beach Volleyball too, aiming straight for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics. In an intense and sincere chat, we retraced his career: from the beginning to the great victories, from the sacrifices necessary to get to the top to the privilege and weight of wearing the blue jersey. With our friends at Sector No Limits, through the story of a great champion, we have told what it means to live sport at the highest levels and always push yourself beyond your limits. Enjoy! https://www.sectornolimits.com/ ___________________ SUBSCRIBE TO THE BSMT TELEGRAM CHANNEL for exclusive news and activities: https://t.me/thebsmt SUBSCRIBE to the channel to support the BSMT team: / @bsmt_basement SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHANNEL, it doesn't cost you anything and it's very important to us ????????: / @bsmt_basement FOLLOW BSMT FOR MORE INSTAGRAM - / bsmt_basement TIK TOK - / basement_bsmt FOLLOW GIANLUCA FOR MORE INSTAGRAM - / gianlucagazzoli TIK TOK - / gianlucagazzoli light set up @lhupo Daniele Piras Mic/headset powered by SHURE / algameko COME JOIN THE BSMT CREW Gianluca Gazzoli Andrea Guglielmi Francesco Scaramucci Martina Beretta Elisa Copeta Gianmarco La Greca Andrea Molinari ___________________ 00:00 INTRO 2:54 FROM VOLLEYBALL TO BEACH VOLLEYBALL 21:17 WORLD RECORD IN THE SPIKE 22:39 MEDIA ATTENTION ON VOLLEYBALL AFTER PARIS 2024 26:36 THE IMPORTANCE OF THE COACH 27:53 THE 2016 OLYMPIC SILVER 34:30 EXPERIENCES OUTSIDE THE HALL AND CRITICISM 37:09 THE CASE OF THE NATIONAL TEAM SHOES 40:35 THE RELATIONSHIP WITH THE NATIONAL TEAM SHIRT 45:15 THE BEAUTY OF VOLLEYBALL 49:51 WHERE DOES THE NICKNAME “ZAR” COME FROM 50:28 THE PRESSURE OF BEING A CHILD OF ART 56:00 THE “IVAN ZAYTSEV VOLLEY ACADEMY” 58:28 THE PROBLEMS OF SEMI-PROFESSIONALISM IN VOLLEYBALL 1:04:37 TIME WITH THE FAMILY 1:07:02 WORKING ON YOUR PHYSICAL FITNESS 1:11:20 NO LIMITS 1:13:16 COACHES WHO HAVE LEFT THEIR MARK 1:14:38 FINAL GREETINGS