Polish speedway league grapples with Falubaz bike failures, Stal Gorzów injuries and referee controversy
In the PGE Ekstraliga meeting at Zielona Góra, Falubaz struggled with under‑powered motorcycles, a shortfall highlighted by rider Leon Madsen, and eked out a 50‑40 win that helped them secure needed league points. The same event sparked a refereeing dispute: judge Krzysztof Meyze excluded a rider after a rear‑wheel collision, a decision defended by chief arbiter Leszek Demski, while other incidents involving track limits were also debated.
Unia Leszno faced its own lineup debate ahead of a clash with Sparta Wrocław, with riders Kacper Mania and Emil Konieczny competing for a slot in the team.
Stal Gorzów, missing star Jack Holder and Adam Bednar due to injury, suffered a 37‑53 defeat to Unia Leszno, exposing the impact of their weakened roster. Coach Piotr Paluch said Holder should return by mid‑August, which could improve Stal’s remaining playoff hopes.