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Poland international sports championship preparations

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Poland is engaged in preparations and qualifying matches for upcoming international sports championships. In Gdańsk, promotional events including a volleyball fan zone were organized to build momentum for the 2027 Men’s Volleyball World Championship. Simultaneously, the Polish men’s basketball team has ~~entered~~ been competing in the second round of the 2027 World Cup qualifiers. Following ~~an unbeaten first round, the team traveled to Riga, Latvia, to face Israel in~~ a match relocated by FIBA due to the political situation in Israel. The game was held without spectators. The Polish squad included MVP Andrzej Pluta and naturalized American player Jordan Loyd, though Łukasz Kolenda was absent from the roster. Israel competed without key players, such as NBA player Deni Avdija. Poland secured a 106:86 victory against ~~Israel, maintaining~~ Israel in Riga, which maintained a perfect 7-0 ~~record and moving closer to qualifying for~~ record, head coach Igor Milicić praised the ~~tournament in Qatar. Team captain~~ squad’s ball movement and rebounding aggressiveness. Captain Mateusz Ponitka led ~~the~~ that performance with 24 points, nine assists, six rebounds, and four blocks. ~~Head coach Igor Milicić praised~~ However, the ~~squad’s discipline, while Israel’s coach, Ariel Beit-Halahmy, acknowledged~~ team’s undefeated streak ended on August 30 during a home game against Germany at the ~~win, noting his~~ Ergo Arena in Trójmiasto. Despite trailing by 16 points, Poland staged a comeback to force overtime, but ultimately lost 94:96 to the reigning world and European champions. The match was marked by controversy when Jordan Lloyd was ejected following a second technical foul for a hand gesture interpreted as a protest, which also resulted in a technical foul for the Polish bench. Poland currently holds a 7-7 record, matching the standings of Germany and Croatia, and remains in contention for a spot in the tournament in Qatar. The team ~~struggled with poor starts.~~ is scheduled to face Croatia on November 27, 2026, in Gliwice.

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