Poland faces Ukraine in volleyball Nations League quarter‑final
Poland’s men’s volleyball team will meet Ukraine in the quarter‑final of the 2024 Volleyball Nations League on Thursday, 30 July, at 13:15 local time in Ningbo, China. Poland, the defending champion after beating Italy 3‑0 in the previous final, entered the knockout stage in second place behind Japan, while Ukraine reached this stage for the first time after victories over Brazil and Italy.
Polish selector Nikola Grbić said his squad is rested and ready after a week of light training in China, and highlighted the importance of analysing the Ukrainian side. Ukraine’s coach Raul Lozano warned that his players must perform at the limit of their abilities to have any chance against the title‑holders. The match will be broadcast on Polsat Sport channels and streamed online.
Both coaches expressed respect for each other’s teams, with Grbić noting Ukraine’s strong serving and Lozano acknowledging the depth of the Polish roster.
Entities: Nikola Grbić · Ningbo, China · Polish national volleyball team · Raul Lozano · Ukrainian national volleyball team
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- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nikola Grbić said the Polish team is rested and prepared after a light training schedule in China. (article 99eac8c1...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The match will be broadcast on Polsat Sport channels and streamed online. (article 24460910...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Raul Lozano said his Ukrainian team must play at the limit of their abilities to have a chance against Poland. (article 9bf51cb6...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Poland are the defending champions of the Volleyball Nations League. (article 9bf51cb6...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Poland finished the group stage in second place behind Japan. (article 9bf51cb6...)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ukraine defeated Brazil and Italy in the group stage. (article 5f047ee7...)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Poland will play Ukraine in the Nations League quarter‑final on 30 July 2024 at 13:15 in Ningbo, China. (multiple articles)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Ukraine qualified for the knockout phase of the Nations League for the first time. (article 5f047ee7...)