France retained their Olympic men’s volleyball title by defeating Poland 3-0 in the Paris 2024 final. The match, held at the South Paris Arena 1, saw a raucous crowd of 10,000 cheering France to victory with set scores of 25-19, 25-20, and 25-23.
The French team, with ten members from their Tokyo 2020 gold medal squad, showcased their prowess despite a shaky start in the preliminary rounds. They rallied with a dramatic comeback over Germany in the quarterfinals, then overpowered Italy and Poland in the knockout stages.
Jean Patry led the French charge with 17 points, including 14 kills, two blocks, and one ace. Teammates Trévor Clévenot and Earvin Ngapeth added 11 and eight points respectively, while Quentin Jouffroy made a significant impact with four crucial aces off the bench. Poland’s top scorer was Bartosz Kurek with ten points. The Polish team, led by coach Nikola Grbić, earned their first Olympic medal in 48 years, securing silver. The bronze went to the USA, who defeated Italy 3-0.
This victory ensures France’s dominance in Olympic men’s volleyball will extend for another four years, while Poland secures their first Olympic volleyball medal in 48 years, earning silver. The bronze medal went to the USA, who defeated Italy.
Match Team Stats:
- France: 39 kills, 9 blocks, 8 aces
- Poland: 38 kills, 4 blocks, 4 aces
Final Score: France 3-0 Poland (25-19, 25-20, 25-23)
