This is how the fans welcomed the Polish volleyball players. Kurek couldn’t hide his emotion
Polish volleyball players returned to the country after the World Championships in the Philippines. A special surprise was waiting for them at Warsaw Chopin Airport.
The Polish volleyball team stood on the podium of the world championships for the fourth time in a row. Nikola Grbic’s players went to the Philippines as one of the medal favorites. However, in the semi-final match, the Italians turned out to be better. Ultimately, after beating the Czech team 3-1, the Polish national team won the bronze medal.
The volleyball players returned to the country. This is how the fans welcomed them
On Tuesday, September 30, the team returned to the country. Crowds of fans were waiting for the volleyball players at Warsaw’s Chopin Airport.
Bartosz Kurek could count on a special welcome, as his wife was waiting for him. The volleyball player had no doubts who deserved to be called the best player. Anna Kurek handed her husband a plaque with the inscription “Bartozy – the best in the world”.
Nikola Grbic about the World Championships. Honest words from the coach
The players and coach also met with journalists. Nikola Grbic admitted that both he and his players were a bit disappointed that they did not manage to win the gold medal.
– Like everyone else, we had great expectations. But we also have reasons to be happy, because we are one of the few teams that has returned from every tournament in recent years with a medal – emphasized the coach.
Nikola Grbic recalled that This season, many players who played at the Olympic Games in Paris last year faced health problems. He added that some volleyball players took part in the world championships for the first time in their careers.
– After the semi-final against Italy, it was difficult for us to come back. Sometimes there are days when the opponent plays his best day, sometimes one or two points can completely change the result of the match. We only won the bronze medal, but in two years in front of our fans in Poland, I hope it will be gold – added the Serb.
Kurek on criticism after the match against Italy
Bartosz Kurek also spoke during the press conference. The captain of the White and Reds commented on the criticism leveled at the players after the loss to Italy.
– I dedicate this bronze medal to all the critics and I hope that in the future it will be the worst that this team has won in its history – added the attacker.
