Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie players defeated Indykpol AZS Olsztyn, cementing their position at the top of the PlusLiga table. Saturday's match, though fiercely contested at times, confirmed the hosts' dominance in the crucial moments of the sets. Meanwhile, optimistic news arrives from Jastrzębie-Zdrój, where the Polish champion has received financial guarantees allowing them to complete the season. In the women's Tauron Liga, Stal Mielec and Pałac Bydgoszcz secured convincing victories without dropping a set.
Warta Zawiercie leads the league
Victory over AZS Olsztyn solidified the club from Zawiercie in first place in the PlusLiga table.
Rescue for Jastrzębski Węgiel
The club received guarantees enabling it to finish the season despite earlier financial problems.
Dominance in Tauron Liga
Teams from Bydgoszcz and Mielec secured convincing 3-0 victories in their league matches.
Syprzak in the team of the round
The Polish pivot was recognized for his excellent play in the European Men's Handball Champions League.
The latest round of the men's PlusLiga confirmed the dominance of Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie. The league leader, despite a spirited effort from Olsztyn, controlled the match, winning key rallies at the end of sets. This victory allows the Zawiercie side to maintain a safe lead over the chasing pack. Simultaneously, the volleyball community is closely monitoring the situation at Jastrzębski Węgiel. The club, which was grappling with the specter of a serious budget crisis, received a declaration that with its current financial capabilities it will finish the current season, calming the mood among fans and players of the reigning Polish champion. Polish club volleyball has dominated the international stage for years, evidenced by three consecutive Champions League triumphs by ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle from 2021 to 2023.In the women's Tauron Liga, a series of one-sided matches took place. Metalkas Pałac Bydgoszcz dismantled the #VolleyWrocław team, showcasing a rarely seen series of fourteen service aces in just three sets. A similar level of dominance was displayed by the ITA TOOLS Stal Mielec players, who dispatched the team from Nowy Dwór Mazowiecki without major issues. These results are significant for the power dynamics in the bottom half of the table, where the battle to stay in the top division is becoming increasingly fierce. Furthermore, the location for the Champions League final was announced, marking a return to a tried-and-tested format from a few years ago. In the world of handball, there is talk of Kamil Syprzak's success, who, after a phenomenal performance for Paris Saint-Germain against Füchse Berlin, was selected for the Champions League Team of the Round. Domestic fans are also preparing for the seventh clash of the giants this season – the Holy War between Wisła Płock and Industria Kielce. On the football pitches of the I liga, Wisła Kraków under Mariusz Jop declares full readiness to start a new winning streak that should bring the club closer to its desired return to the Ekstraklasa. The situation in the table remains dynamic, especially as Wieczysta Kraków faces Polonia Warszawa in a high-stakes match. Beyond the sporting aspect, media reports a breakthrough regarding the repayment of debt for one of Poland's top clubs, which could impact the stability of the entire sport in the coming months.
Mentioned People
- Kamil Syprzak — Polish handball player, pivot for PSG, selected for the Champions League Team of the Round.
- Mariusz Jop — Wisła Kraków coach, declaring the desire to return to a winning streak in the I liga.