Poland: serious financial difficulties for Jastrzębski Węgiel – ko also against Barkom Każany Lwów in advance of Round 21!

Round 24 of 2025/26 Plusliga started today with the advance between JSW Jastrzębski Węgiel and Barkom Każany Lwów, who claimed an important 1-3 (25:18, 21:25, 18:25, 23:25) victory. The hosts, dealing with financial uncertainty and lineup questions before the game, started strongly but were unable to keep their momentum.
In fact, they controlled the first set and won it comfortably, 25:18. However, the visitors responded with determination, taking the next three sets to secure a well-deserved comeback win.
Lorenzo Pope led the winners with 17 points to his name and was named MVP after his 55% in attack, one block and 68% positive reception, while Julius Firkal and Vasyl Tupchii also contributed with 15 points each. For the home side, Adam Lorenc scored 16 points, while Anton Brehme and Michał Gierżot added 13 apiece.

And now, one of Poland’s most decorated volleyball clubs has acknowledged serious financial difficulties that are casting doubt over its immediate future. The club’s management released an official statement addressing growing public speculation, confirming that the situation is directly linked to the economic struggles of its strategic partner, Jastrzębska Spółka Węglowa (JSW).
The mining company’s financial challenges have had a direct impact also on the volleyball powerhouse, and a similar crisis struck the club also in 2015.
Back then, Jastrzębski Węgiel managed to rebuild and return to the top of Polish and European volleyball, a recovery the club now hopes to replicate.

“It is difficult for the Club to operate in the current realities following the crisis affecting our main benefactor,” the statement read. Despite the setbacks, the board stated that it is taking responsibility and remains committed to maintaining the club’s standards as a stable employer and trusted partner.

Efforts are already underway to secure additional funding sources to ensure the continuity of operations without harming players, staff, or employees.
The management also appealed for patience from players, unwavering support from fans, responsible reporting from media, and trust from business partners during what it described as an exceptionally challenging period.
On the court, Jastrzębski Węgiel currently sit 7th in the PlusLiga standings with only 12 victories from 22 matches and 33 points, still firmly in contention for a playoff spot.

Either way, Round 24 will continue on Saturday with other 4 games.

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🏐| 2025/26 PLUSLIGA | Kolejka 24 – Round 24

👉🏼Thursday February 26, 2026
• 17.30 (Local Time) | JSW Jastrzębski Węgiel – Barkom Każany Lwów 1-3 (25:18, 21:25, 18:25, 23:25)

Saturday February 28, 2026
• 12.30 (Local Time) | Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie – Indykpol AZS Olsztyn 3-1 (24:26, 25:12, 25:22, 25:23)
• 14.45 (Local Time) | ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle – PGE Projekt Warszawa 2-3 (18:25, 25:20, 25:20, 25:27, 10:15)
• 17.30 (Local Time) | Steam Hemarpol Politechnika Częstochowa – Asseco Resovia Rzeszów 1-3 (21:25, 25:22, 20:25, 31:33)
• 20.00 (Local Time) | BOGDANKA LUK Lublin – Cuprum Stilon Gorzów 3-2 (30:28, 23:25, 28:30, 25:23, 15:11)

Sunday March 1, 2025
• 14.45 (Local Time) | PGE GiEK SKRA Bełchatów – Energa Trefl Gdańsk 3-1 (31:33, 25:23, 25:17, 25:20)

Monday March 2, 2025
• 17.30 (Local Time) | InPost ChKS Chełm – Ślepsk Malow Suwałki 3-1 (27:25, 19:25, 25:22, 25:23)

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🏐|STANDINGS (updated on this day)
1. Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie 50
2. PGE Projekt Warszawa 46
3. BOGDANKA LUK Lublin 42
4. Indykpol AZS Olsztyn 39
5. Asseco Resovia Rzeszów 37
6. Energa Trefl Gdańsk 34
7. JSW Jastrzębski Węgiel 33
8. PGE GiEK SKRA Bełchatów 30
9. ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle 29
10. Ślepsk Malow Suwałki 25
11. Barkom Każany Lwów 23
12. Cuprum Stilon Gorzów 23
13. InPost ChKS Chełm 20
14. Steam Hemarpol Politechnika Częstochowa 16.

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🏐| NEXT GAMES | Kolejka 15 – Round 15

Kolejka 15 – Round 15

Friday January 2, 2026
• 17.30 (Local Time) | Energa Trefl Gdańsk – Asseco Resovia Rzeszów 3-1 (23:25, 26:24, 25:19, 27:25)

Saturday January 3, 2026
• 14.45 (Local Time) | PGE Projekt Warszawa – Aluron CMC Warta Zawiercie 3-0 (25:21, 25:20, 25:23)
• 17.30 (Local Time) | ZAKSA Kędzierzyn-Koźle – BOGDANKA LUK Lublin 2-3 (25:22, 22:25, 19:25, 25:21, 11:15)
• 20.00 (Local Time) | Steam Hemarpol Politechnika Częstochowa – Barkom Każany Lwów 3-1 (25:21, 21:25, 25:15, 25:20)

Sunday January 4, 2026
• 17.30 (Local Time) | Ślepsk Malow Suwałki – JSW Jastrzębski Węgiel 3-0 (26:24, 25:23, 27:25)

Monday January 5, 2026
• 17.30 (Local Time) | Cuprum Stilon Gorzów – InPost ChKS Chełm 3-0 (25:20, 25:18, 25:20)

👉🏼Wednesday March 4, 2026
• 17.30 (Local Time) | Indykpol AZS Olsztyn – PGE GiEK SKRA Bełchatów

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