Another valuable talent leaves Skënderbeu, Santjel Kamenica signs with Tirana – A major loss for Korçë and Albanian volleyball

Volleyball in Korçë, and more broadly in Albania, faces a serious challenge: the departure of young talents from local teams that have traditionally been the foundation for developing promising athletes. Recently, Skënderbeu has lost another key player – Santjel Kamenica, one of the most talented volleyball players with great potential, not only for Korçë but for Albanian volleyball as a whole.

It is reported that Kamenica has signed a contract with the Tirana team for the new season, ending an era at Skënderbeu and delivering a significant loss to the Korçë club. He was an important player in the number 4 position, which demands high technical and tactical skills, and he played a major role in the team's performances.

This transfer raises important questions about talent management in Albanian volleyball clubs. Skënderbeu, as a club with tradition, must reflect on how it manages and retains young athletes. The departure of such a talent is not only a loss for the team but also for the sports community in Korçë, which relies heavily on nurturing and developing local athletes.

On the other hand, this situation highlights a wider phenomenon occurring in Albanian sports, where bigger clubs with more financial resources, like Tirana, attract the best players from other cities, creating an imbalance in development and competition within the leagues. This is not only a sporting issue but also a challenge for preserving the identity and sporting culture of cities where clubs like Skënderbeu play an important community role.

If the club does not take immediate steps to improve conditions and create incentives to keep talents within the team, there is a risk that this trend will continue, damaging the long-term prospects of Korçë volleyball.

Ultimately, it is necessary for not only Skënderbeu but also the federation and relevant institutions to collaborate in creating a more sustainable environment for athlete development, focusing on supporting and motivating talents who will represent our sport in the future.

“KORÇA BOOM”