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Blain looks back on successful career
- Updated: December 2, 2016
Lausanne, Switzerland, December 2, 2016 – France’s Volleyball Federation has been digging into its past to focus on some of the stars of yesteryear. The latest to be profiled is Philippe Blain, who played 340 times for France and is now a respected coach, currently working in Poland.Quick links – Volleyball:FIVB.com – VolleyballFIVB.comLatest VideosFacebookTwitterInstagramMedia Guides
What are the memories of your career as an international player?
I always look back at the 1986 World Championship because, for us, it was a rather exceptional adventure, in both form and substance, even if there will always be the regret at not having succeeded together. It is true that I was crowned Best Player of this World Championship, but we really would have liked to have been able to push the adventure to the semifinals. It is both a great memory and a great disappointment in Toulouse at the end of the match against Bulgaria.
What club memories do you have?
I have memories of Cuneo when we played in a circus tent! When we reached the hall, an hour and a half before the game, people were already singing. It was a happy time, which I have good memories of.
What was the background to your …
