Polish beach volleyball teams delivered an impressive start at the 2025 Volleyball World Beach Pro Tour Warmia Mazury Challenge, energizing local supporters with strong performances that pushed several home duos into the elimination phase.
On the sandy courts of Anders Hotel Beach in Poland, top-seeded Olympians Michal Bryl and Bartosz Łosiak made a commanding debut. Competing in Pool A, they defeated Ukraine’s Ivan Datsiuk and Oleksii Bublyk in straight sets (21-14, 21-12). Their next matchup will be against Germany’s Nils Ehlers and Clemens Wickler, with a Round of 16 berth at stake.
Another Polish duo, Piotr Kantor and Filip Lejawa—playing under a wildcard entry—stood out in Pool C. They pulled off a surprise win over Australia’s Olympic team of Thomas Hodges and Zachery Schubert, finishing with confidence in two sets (21-11, 21-17). Despite participating in only their sixth event together, the pair showed exceptional composure and technique. Up next, they face Canada’s Sam Schachter and Jonathan Pickett.
Tournament Significance
Running through Sunday, the Warmia Mazury Challenge showcases a mix of rising stars and beach volleyball veterans, including prior Olympians and World Tour champions. Friday’s matchups will wrap up the pool stage, determining who advances directly to the knockout rounds.
The critical stages of the tournament, including the Round of 24 and quarterfinals, are set for Saturday. With valuable ranking points on the line, players are using this event as a springboard toward top-tier international competitions.
How to Follow
- Fans can watch live coverage via Beach Volleyball World.
- Matches are also streamed on the VBTV platform.
With thrilling early victories and the potential for deep runs by hometown favorites, anticipation is high as the Warmia Mazury Challenge heats up.
