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Dear friends I am ambassador of Slovenian to United states and I would like to use this opportunity to invite you to join us in supporting our volleyball teams, 

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Slovenia and American and all other teams which will be participating in the man volleyball championship cohosted 

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by Slovenia and Poland and it will start this upcoming Friday. 

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As you might know Slovenia has always been a sporting nation. The tradition of sport is a part of our identity. Our athletes demonstrate our sport identity

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through the actions and performances including those who are performing here in the United States. 

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You all know Mr. Luka Dončić and Anže Kopitar. We Slovenians we are also very good in coaching. 

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I would like to mention here Mr. Luka Slabe who was a coach of the US women volleyball team winning the gold medal at the last Olympic games.

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Allow me also to remind you that this upcoming world championship in volleyball is also our joint demonstration with the solidarity and support 

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for Ukrainian nation which is suffering ongoing invasion by Russia. 

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To conclude the matches will begin this Friday and will take place in Slovenian capital Ljubljana which is an excellent starting point 

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for visiting and exploring the whole of Slovenia. I’m using this opportunity to also and would like to invite the entire American and other friends, 

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especially volleyball supporters, and others to visit Slovenia and to watch the matches and to enjoy the games. 

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To see Slovenia in person. I assure you that you will experience warm hospitality and love by our country which has by the name the word love in its name.

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I wish the best of luck for Slovenian of course, American team and all other teams which will be competing in this world championship.

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And let me conclude by saying I wish the best team to win and let the spirit of peace and cooperation prevail. Thank you very much.