(Sports Correspondent: Imran Sohail)
Poland Women’s Volleyball Team Advances to Last 16 of FIVB World Championship
The Poland women’s volleyball team secured a hard-fought 3-1 victory over Kenya (25-17, 15-25, 25-15, 25-14) on Monday, earning their spot in the last 16 of the 2025 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship in Thailand.
Poland will face Germany in their final Group G match on Wednesday, a clash that will determine the group topper. Both teams are currently undefeated, setting the stage for a thrilling showdown.
The match began with Poland dominating the first set, thanks to Martyna Czyrniańska, who led the team to a 25-17 win after building an early 13-7 advantage. Kenya bounced back in the second set, exploiting Polish errors to take it 25-15.
However, Poland regained control in the third set, with Magdalena Stysiak playing a key role to secure a 25-15 win. In the fourth set, Poland overcame an early 6-3 deficit, leveling at 6-6 before Czyrniańska’s powerful serves helped the team pull away and close the set 25-14. Poland’s top scorers were Martyna Czyrniańska (15 points) and Martyna Łukasik (14 points).
This victory follows their 3-1 win over Vietnam on Saturday, ensuring Poland’s place in the knockout stages. The decisive match against Germany promises to be a highlight of the tournament, with both teams vying for the top spot in Group G.
The 2025 FIVB Women’s Volleyball World Championship is being hosted across Thailand, with Poland’s pool matches taking place in Phuket.
