# XXIII International Medical Rescue Championships > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/xxiii-international-medical-rescue-championships > Updated: 2026-09-14T08:10:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2. The XXIII International Medical Rescue Championships were held in Olsztyn, Poland, from September 9 to 11, 2026. The event hosted approximately 50 teams selected through regional eliminations and 10 international teams from various European nations. The competition included eight disciplines and a seminar covering topics such as airway management, hypothermia, and mass casualty incidents. Experts at the event highlighted the importance of cooperation between dispatch centers, ambulances, and emergency departments. During the competition, which tested medical knowledge, physical fitness, and decision-making through scenarios like traffic accidents and pediatric interventions, a team of paramedics from the Podkarpacka Emergency Medical Service Station in Mielec, Paweł Pasek and Wojciech Machowski, secured second place. Following the event, local officials in Mielec held a press conference to celebrate the team’s silver medal achievement. ## Timeline ### 2026-09-14: Mielec paramedics win silver at national medical rescue championships Paramedics Paweł Pasek and Wojciech Machowski from Mielec won second place at the 23rd International Polish Medical Rescue Championships in Olsztyn, competing against 56 teams. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/mielec-paramedics-win-silver-at-national-medical-rescue-championships ### 2026-09-10: Olsztyn hosts XXIII International Medical Rescue Championships The XXIII International Medical Rescue Championships were held in Olsztyn, Poland, featuring 50 domestic and 10 international teams competing in eight disciplines alongside professional medical seminars. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/olsztyn-hosts-xxiii-international-medical-rescue-championships --- Cite as: XXIII International Medical Rescue Championships. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/xxiii-international-medical-rescue-championships