The Polish volleyball team started the second tournament of the Volleyball Nations League with a strong performance in Fukuoka, Japan, defeating Bulgaria 3-1. The European champions were briefly challenged in the first set but ultimately dominated the match.
Poland, led by coach Nikola Grbić, faced a talented Bulgarian team focused on building for the 2028 Olympics. Despite Bulgaria taking the first set 25-21, Poland responded by winning the next three sets 25-21, 25-19, and 25-18. Key players included Tomasz Fornal, Bartosz Kurek, and Łukasz Kaczmarek, who played crucial roles in the victory.
Final Score: Poland 3, Bulgaria 1 (21-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-18)
In the first match of the day in Fukuoka, Brazil triumphed over Germany with a 3-0 score. Similarly, Japan secured a 3-0 victory against Iran in the tournament’s third match held in Japan.
