Krzysztof Banaś nominated for most popular Polish Police athlete

Krzysztof Banaś, a police sub-commissioner from Katowice, has been nominated for the most popular athlete within the Polish Police. The nomination is part of a special plebiscite celebrating the 100th anniversary of sports in the police force.

Banaś, who serves as a duty officer at the 3rd Police Station in Katowice, specializes in powerlifting, specifically the bench press. He has achieved multiple national and international titles, including several championships for uniformed services. During the 2026 WPC Poland Championships in Wrocław, he set a Polish record in the Masters 1 category for uniformed services (up to 140 kg) with a lift of 242.5 kg.

Voting for the award is conducted via the ‘Sport w Policji’ Facebook profile and will remain open until October 28, 2026.