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{{short description|Finnish volleyball player}}
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| name = Olli-Pekka Ojansivu
| name = Olli-Pekka Ojansivu
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| block = 325 cm
| block = 325 cm
| position = Opposite
| position = Opposite
| currentclub = [[Afyon Belediye Yüntaş]]
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| years = 2004–2007<br>2007–2009<br>2009–2010<br>2010–2011<br>2011<br>2012<br>2012–2013<br>2013–2016<br>2016–2017<br>2017<br>2017–
| years = 2004–2007<br>2007–2009<br>2009–2010<br>2010–2011<br>2011<br>2012<br>2012–2013<br>2013–2016<br>2016–2017<br>2017<br>2017–2018<br>2018–2022
| teams = [[Raision Loimu]]<br>[[Pielaveden Sampo]]<br>[[P.A.O.K. Thessaloniki V.C.|P.A.O.K. Thessaloniki]]<br>[[Spacer's de Toulouse]]<br>[[Sivas Belediyespor]]<br>[[VC Avtomobilist Saint Petersburg|Avtomobilist Saint Petersburg]]<br>[[C.V.M. Tomis Constanța|Tomis Constanța]]<br>[[Kokkolan Tiikerit]]<br>[[Shahrdari Urmia VC|Shahrdari Urmia]]<br>[[VC Kuzbass Kemerovo|Kuzbass Kemerovo]]<br>[[Afyon Belediye Yüntaş]]
| teams = [[Raision Loimu]]<br>[[Pielaveden Sampo]]<br>[[P.A.O.K. Thessaloniki V.C.|P.A.O.K. Thessaloniki]]<br>[[Spacer's de Toulouse]]<br>[[Sivas Belediyespor]]<br>[[VC Avtomobilist Saint Petersburg|Avtomobilist SPb]]<br>[[C.V.M. Tomis Constanța|Tomis Constanța]]<br>[[Kokkolan Tiikerit]]<br>[[Shahrdari Urmia VC|Shahrdari Urmia]]<br>[[VC Kuzbass Kemerovo|Kuzbass Kemerovo]]<br>[[Afyon Belediye Yüntaş]]<br>[[Savo Volley]]
| nationalyears = 2007–
| nationalyears = 2007–2017
| nationalteam = {{vb|FIN}}
| nationalteam = {{vb|FIN}}
| medaltemplates =
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| updated = 29 December 2017
| updated = 27 December 2021
}}
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'''Olli-Pekka "Lelu" Ojansivu''' (born 31 December 1987) is a Finnish professional [[volleyball]] player who plays for Russian club [[VC Kuzbass Kemerovo]]. He is also a member of the [[Finland men's national volleyball team]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Olli-Pekka Ojansivu antoi näyttöjä Mauro Berrutolle|url=http://www.iltasanomat.fi/lentopallo/Olli-Pekka%20Ojansivu%20antoi%20n%C3%A4ytt%C3%B6j%C3%A4%20Mauro%20Berrutolle/art-1288338487674.html|accessdate=18 January 2011|newspaper=Ilta-Sanomat|date=9 September 2009}}</ref>
'''Olli-Pekka "Lelu" Ojansivu''' (born 31 December 1987) is a retired Finnish professional [[volleyball]] player who was a member of the [[Finland men's national volleyball team]].<ref>{{cite news|title=Olli-Pekka Ojansivu antoi näyttöjä Mauro Berrutolle|url=http://www.iltasanomat.fi/lentopallo/Olli-Pekka%20Ojansivu%20antoi%20n%C3%A4ytt%C3%B6j%C3%A4%20Mauro%20Berrutolle/art-1288338487674.html|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120315111854/http://www.iltasanomat.fi/lentopallo/Olli-Pekka%20Ojansivu%20antoi%20n%C3%A4ytt%C3%B6j%C3%A4%20Mauro%20Berrutolle/art-1288338487674.html|url-status=dead|archive-date=March 15, 2012|accessdate=18 January 2011|newspaper=Ilta-Sanomat|date=9 September 2009}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==
Ojansivu started his career in [[Vammala]]n Lentopallo. When Ojansivu turned sixteen years old he didn't go to Kuortane like many promising junior players do. He stayed in Vammala and started training in Finnish league team Vammalan Lentopallo. He played his first game in Finnish Champion league at the age of 16 in season 2004. His first whole season in Finnish Champion league was season 2006. He was best server in the whole league and ranked fifth amongst spikers. After the season Finnish volleyball federation chose him as the best newcomer in the league. 2005 season in [[Vammala]] was also great and Ojansivu ranked as 2nd best server in the whole league and was again 5th best spiker in league.
Ojansivu started his career in [[Vammala]]n Lentopallo. When Ojansivu turned sixteen years old he didn't go to Kuortane like many promising junior players do. He stayed in Vammala and started training in Finnish league team Vammalan Lentopallo. He played his first game in Finnish Champion league at the age of 16 in season 2004. His first whole season in Finnish Champion league was season 2006. He was best server in the whole league and ranked fifth amongst spikers. After the season Finnish volleyball federation chose him as the best newcomer in the league. 2005 season in [[Vammala]] was also great and Ojansivu ranked as 2nd best server in the whole league and was again 5th best spiker in league.


After many seasons in Vammala Ojansivu made contract with Pielaveden Sampo. In Sampo Ojansivu won his first season Finland Cup-Champion and in Finland league silver medal. [[Sport]] Channel chose him best opposite player in whole league.
After many seasons in Vammala Ojansivu made contract with Pielaveden Sampo. In Sampo Ojansivu won his first season Finland Cup-Champion and in Finland league silver medal. [[Sport]] Channel chose him best opposite player in whole league.


In the 2008-2009 season, he played in the Finland Champion league in [[Pielaveden Sampo]].
In the 2008–2009 season, he played in the Finland Champion league in [[Pielaveden Sampo]].


He signed a contract with [[CVM Tomis Constanța]] in July 2012. The club will represent [[Romania]] in the [[CEV Champions League]].<ref>[http://www.handbalvolei.ro/index.php/volei/masculin-stiri/12183-cvm-tomis-a-transferat-un-finlandez CVM Tomis a transferat un finlandez] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.is/20130416142814/http://www.handbalvolei.ro/index.php/volei/masculin-stiri/12183-cvm-tomis-a-transferat-un-finlandez |date=2013-04-16 }}</ref>
He signed a contract with [[CVM Tomis Constanța]] in July 2012. The club will represent [[Romania]] in the [[CEV Champions League]].<ref>[http://www.handbalvolei.ro/index.php/volei/masculin-stiri/12183-cvm-tomis-a-transferat-un-finlandez CVM Tomis a transferat un finlandez] {{webarchive|url=https://archive.today/20130416142814/http://www.handbalvolei.ro/index.php/volei/masculin-stiri/12183-cvm-tomis-a-transferat-un-finlandez |date=2013-04-16 }}</ref>


==National team==
==National team==
Ojansivu's national debut was against Estonia in Olympic Qualification in 2007. The score was 23-23 when Olli-Pekka was substituted to court. He managed to serve back-to-back aces and Finland won the set. Since that match Ojansivu has been part of the national team.
Ojansivu's national debut was against Estonia in Olympic Qualification in 2007. The score was 23–23 when Olli-Pekka was substituted to court. He managed to serve back-to-back aces and Finland won the set. Since that match Ojansivu has been part of the national team.


==Achievements==
==Achievements==
;Personal
;Personal
* 2005-2006 Valepa (Best server and 2nd. best scorer of the league
* 2005–2006 Valepa (Best server and 2nd. best scorer of the league
* Best rookie in Finland league 2006
* Best rookie in Finland league 2006
* 2006-2007 Valepa (2nd. best server and 5th. best scorer of the league
* 2006–2007 Valepa (2nd. best server and 5th. best scorer of the league
* 2008-2009 Pielaveden Sampo (Best scorer in Play – off games
* 2008–2009 Pielaveden Sampo (Best scorer in Play – off games
* Sport Channel best opposite player 2008
* Sport Channel best opposite player 2008
* 2009-2010 PAOK (3rd. best server and 2nd. best scorer of the league
* 2009–2010 PAOK (3rd. best server and 2nd. best scorer of the league


;Team
;Team
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Latest revision as of 05:01, 23 December 2024

Olli-Pekka Ojansivu
Personal information
NicknameLelu
NationalityFinnish
Born (1987-12-31) 31 December 1987 (age 36)
Kuopio, Finland
Height1.96 m (6 ft 5 in)
Weight90 kg (198 lb)
Spike344 cm (135 in)
Block325 cm (128 in)
Volleyball information
PositionOpposite
Career
YearsTeams
2004–2007
2007–2009
2009–2010
2010–2011
2011
2012
2012–2013
2013–2016
2016–2017
2017
2017–2018
2018–2022
Raision Loimu
Pielaveden Sampo
P.A.O.K. Thessaloniki
Spacer's de Toulouse
Sivas Belediyespor
Avtomobilist SPb
Tomis Constanța
Kokkolan Tiikerit
Shahrdari Urmia
Kuzbass Kemerovo
Afyon Belediye Yüntaş
Savo Volley
National team
2007–2017 Finland
Last updated: 27 December 2021

Olli-Pekka "Lelu" Ojansivu (born 31 December 1987) is a retired Finnish professional volleyball player who was a member of the Finland men's national volleyball team.[1]

Career

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Ojansivu started his career in Vammalan Lentopallo. When Ojansivu turned sixteen years old he didn't go to Kuortane like many promising junior players do. He stayed in Vammala and started training in Finnish league team Vammalan Lentopallo. He played his first game in Finnish Champion league at the age of 16 in season 2004. His first whole season in Finnish Champion league was season 2006. He was best server in the whole league and ranked fifth amongst spikers. After the season Finnish volleyball federation chose him as the best newcomer in the league. 2005 season in Vammala was also great and Ojansivu ranked as 2nd best server in the whole league and was again 5th best spiker in league.

After many seasons in Vammala Ojansivu made contract with Pielaveden Sampo. In Sampo Ojansivu won his first season Finland Cup-Champion and in Finland league silver medal. Sport Channel chose him best opposite player in whole league.

In the 2008–2009 season, he played in the Finland Champion league in Pielaveden Sampo.

He signed a contract with CVM Tomis Constanța in July 2012. The club will represent Romania in the CEV Champions League.[2]

National team

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Ojansivu's national debut was against Estonia in Olympic Qualification in 2007. The score was 23–23 when Olli-Pekka was substituted to court. He managed to serve back-to-back aces and Finland won the set. Since that match Ojansivu has been part of the national team.

Achievements

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Personal
  • 2005–2006 Valepa (Best server and 2nd. best scorer of the league
  • Best rookie in Finland league 2006
  • 2006–2007 Valepa (2nd. best server and 5th. best scorer of the league
  • 2008–2009 Pielaveden Sampo (Best scorer in Play – off games
  • Sport Channel best opposite player 2008
  • 2009–2010 PAOK (3rd. best server and 2nd. best scorer of the league
Team
  • Finland league champion 2009
  • Finland Cup-Champion 2008, 2009
  • Finland league silver 2008

References

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  1. ^ "Olli-Pekka Ojansivu antoi näyttöjä Mauro Berrutolle". Ilta-Sanomat. 9 September 2009. Archived from the original on 15 March 2012. Retrieved 18 January 2011.
  2. ^ CVM Tomis a transferat un finlandez Archived 2013-04-16 at archive.today