Polish national team outside hitter Aleksander Śliwka has been ruled out of the third week of the Volleyball Nations League (VNL) in Gdańsk due to a right foot injury sustained during Tuesday’s training.
Śliwka landed awkwardly after a collision with a teammate, injuring his ankle. He was taken to a Gdańsk hospital where tests confirmed no fracture, though soft tissue damage remains a concern. He has since returned to the team hotel.
The Polish Volleyball Federation has confirmed in a statement that Śliwka will not participate in the upcoming matches against Iran, Cuba, Bulgaria, and France. Poland currently ranks second in the VNL standings.
Standings provided by Sofascore
- POL M: Zawiercie Beat Olsztyn; Lublin Stay Unbeaten
- GER M: BR Volleys Crush Friedrichshafen in Der Klassiker, Stay Perfect at 5-0
- TUR W: VakıfBank Make It 7 From 7; Eczacıbaşı and Galatasaray Sweep, Göztepe and Kuzeyboru Win Tie-Breaks
- ITA M: Three Tie-Break Thrillers Highlight Round 4
- BRA M: Douglas Souza Leads Vôlei Renata Comeback From 0-2; Minas Stay Perfect, Monte Carmelo Off the Mark
