Cancer survivor Valentin Kordas returns to court and prepares for Estonia's Euro volleyball campaign

Estonian volleyball player Valentin Kordas, who was diagnosed with cancer in the second half of last year, made his comeback on April 19 playing for Tartu Bigbank in the Estonian championship final series. He is now preparing with the Estonian national team for the summer season, which culminates in the European Championship final tournament in September.

Estonian volleyball player Valentin Kordas has returned to competitive action after battling cancer, making his first court appearance on April 19 in the final game of the Estonian championship series for Tartu Bigbank. The diagnosis came in the second half of last year, forcing him to step away from the sport for several months.

Kordas described his recovery as surprisingly swift, noting that even his physiotherapist was taken aback by the speed of his rehabilitation. The player's determination and physical resilience appear to have played a key role in getting him back to match fitness ahead of schedule.

Having returned to full training, Kordas is now part of the Estonian national team's preparations for a busy summer calendar. The season will culminate in September with the European Championship final tournament, a major target for the squad and a personal milestone for the comeback athlete.