Kharkiv VC "Lokomotiv" will not be able to participate in the upcoming Ukrainian championship in men's volleyball, UNN reports with reference to the press service of the Federation.

"There was no official confirmation of the refusal of Loco to HLF. Probably, the leadership of Kharkov until the last hoped for a miracle. However, it did not happen, and the many-year-old champion of Ukraine was really forced to withdraw from the superleague competitions of the 2018-2019 season and be satisfied with appearances in the major league under the brand Lokomotiv-HGVUFK No. 1,.

According to the regulations, the right to take the place of the vice-champion in the Super League was given to the team, which last championship of the Higher League finished at the second position. Namely - "Favorite" with Lubnov. The management of this club officially confirmed its readiness to return to the elite division, adding that home games will be held in Poltava.

Note that the "Locomotive" from 27 championships held in Ukraine 17 times became a champion, 4 more times a silver medalist and once a "bronze".