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Poland volleyball injury setbacks
Overview
In late July 2026, Poland’s men’s volleyball star middle blocker Jakub Kochanowski announced a serious knee injury that required surgery, ruling him out of the upcoming European Championship and ending his national‑team season. Coach Nikola Grbić confirmed his absence, noting that he would miss the tournament as the team defended its title.
A week later, the situation expanded: Kochanowski’s minor knee operation was confirmed, and the women’s squad also lost a key player. Outside hitter Martyna Łukasik disclosed a serious shoulder injury sustained during a Nations League training camp, necessitating surgery and sidelining her from the women’s European Championship. Coach Stefano Lavarinie now faces the task of reshaping both Polish squads ahead of the tournament scheduled for 21 August to 6 September across several host nations.
These back‑to‑back injury reports highlight a significant blow to Poland’s core line‑ups for both the men’s and women’s teams as they prepare for the continental competition.
Entities
Poland men's national volleyball team · Jakub Kochanowski · Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie · Nikola Grbić · Stefano Lavarinie
Timeline
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11 days ago
[SPORTS] 5 sourcesPoland volleyball sidelined by surgeries ahead of European ChampionshipPoland’s men’s and women’s volleyball teams lose key players Jakub Kochanowski and Martyna Łukasik to knee and shoulder surgeries, respectively, ahead of the 2026 European Championship.
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19 days ago
[SPORTS] 3 sourcesPolish volleyball star Jakub Kochanowski ruled out of European ChampionshipPolish middle blocker Jakub Kochanowski will miss the September European Championship after a knee injury forces surgery, coach Nikola Grbić ruled him out of the squad.
Sources
journal.be · polsatsport.pl · sport.wprost.pl · sportmagazine.it · supernowosci24.pl · szczecin.sport.pl · vlasy.cz