# Tomasz Fornal and Polish national volleyball team activities

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/tomasz-fornal-and-polish-national-volleyball-team-activities
> Updated: 2026-08-25T21:02:53.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Polish volleyball player Tomasz Fornal has been a central figure in recent national team developments. Following a Nations League victory over the United States, where Fornal was named MVP, he discussed his emotional playing style and the mentorship he receives from veteran captain Bartosz Kurek.

As the team prepares for the European Championships, Fornal has engaged in charitable efforts, debuting a new hairstyle to support the Cancer Fighters foundation. During this period, national team coach Nikola Grbić has praised the high level of play from Fornal and Kamil Semeniuk, while also expressing concerns regarding proposed FIVB calendar reforms and their impact on player recovery.

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### 2026-08-25: Tomasz Fornal supports Cancer Fighters foundation with new hairstyle

Volleyball player Tomasz Fornal debuted a new hairstyle to support the Cancer Fighters foundation, while coach Nikola Grbić praised Fornal and Kamil Semeniuk's form ahead of the European Championships.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tomasz-fornal-supports-cancer-fighters-foundation-with-new-hairstyle

### 2026-08-04: Tomasz Fornal on his on‑court temperament and mentorship from Nikola Grbić and Bartosz Kurek

Polish outside hitter Tomasz Fornal, MVP of the Nations League final, said coach Nikola Grbić briefly tried to curb his provocative play, while veteran Bartosz Kurek has mentored him mentally.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tomasz-fornal-on-his-oncourt-temperament-and-mentorship-from-nikola-grbi-and-bartosz-kurek

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