Poland break quarterfinal curse and move forward in Paris

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Poland's men's volleyball team reached the semifinals of the Paris 2024 Olympics after defeating Slovenia 3-1 in the quarterfinals, marking their first semifinal appearance since 1980. Key players included Wilfredo Leon, who scored 20 points, and Bartosz Kurek with 19 points. Slovenia, despite the loss, celebrated a successful first Olympic appearance.

Keywords: Poland Volleyball, Olympics 2024, Semifinals

Source: volleyballworld.com

Update At: 8/6/2024

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