Piotr Gruszka: this medal is like a gold one for us

The emotions have not fallen yet – by these words the President of the Polish Volleyball Federation, Mirosław Przedpełski, begin the press conference. – I am glad our players give us moments like this. The boys did their best. They proved to know how to fight and win. The play was amazing, so was the match against Russia. I would like to thank everyone!

The emotions have not fallen yet – by these words the President of the Polish Volleyball Federation, Mirosław Przedpełski, begin the press conference. – I am glad our players give us moments like this. The boys did their best. They proved to know how to fight and win. The play was amazing, so was the match against Russia. I would like to thank everyone!

Also the Deputy Minister of Sport Tomasz Półgrabski participated in the conference – congratulations to the entire team. We are very happy. Your play gives us happiness, strength and faith. My mother is your fan and after each match she is very glad – said the politician.

Andrea Anastasi, the coach of the white-and-reds could not hide satisfaction. – As a coach I feel glad. Maybe not everything has been perfect, but hard work brought the effects – said the Italian coach.

For Piotr Gruszka, captain of the Polish National Team, the medal won in Vienna is the third from the European Championships. – I am happy we give smile and joy to people - it is very necessary said the polish spiker. – Before the departure no one had faith in us, but we did not expect to have faith in success. The only thing we needed was support, which we did not get. For half of the team in was the first so important tournament. I feel glad that the team proved its charakter. This medal is like a gold one for us.

Two of the players did not come back to Warsaw. Jakub Jarosz returned straightaway to his club Andreoli Latina. Bartosz Kurek will take the evening flight.