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The FIVB Beach Volleyball World Championships is one of the most anticipated tournaments in 2023. In addition, it also features six medallist pairs from last year. Side-by-side, ten world champions are also competing to make the tournament an exciting one. Moreover, commenced on 6th October, this tournament will not only provide medals to the winners but also tickets to the Olympics 2024. 

Along the same lines, there are 100 pairs in the Women’s and Men’s categories participating in the tournament taking place in Mexico. However, one of the Polish duos, with their remarkable performance, has made it to the spotlight while diminishing the 14-year-old dream of USA’s men’s team. 

USA’s road to glory stumbles at Polish wall 

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Polish Duo Bartosz Losiak and Michal Bryl have recently made a significant achievement by etching their names in the history of beach volleyball. The defeated American duo, Andi Benesh and Miles Parain in a “one-sided” match. Unfortunately, Polish Duo not only diminished the chances of a win for Americans, but also seemed to shatter their 14-year-old dream. Volleyball World posted the news on their X handle while captioning, “Domination in Tlaxcala 🔥 by Łosiak & Bryl “.

Although the globally ranked fourth, American Dou was estimated to win the match. With this unexpected win, Poland has become the first team to reach the semifinals of the World Beach Volleyball Championship. Nonetheless, it has made it to the semifinals by overpowering German opponents as well, alongside the USA. The dynamic duo is also the first Polish pair in the history of beach volleyball to clinch a spot at the world championships.

Where Do Team USA and Poland Stand in the Volleyball Tournament?

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Defeating the World’s Fourth-ranked team is a remarkable achievement for a team like Poland. This strategic move not only turned all the heads but also improved the condition of the team in the tournaments. Team Poland stands among the top-seed teams in the tournament with an exceptional score of 3 wins consecutive wins. 

On the other hand, team USA’s duo has been making headlines throughout the tournament. They are recognized for their top position in the pool C and consecutive 3 wins. However, the recent defeat from team Poland would make it difficult for the team to survive in the tournament while affecting their scores. 

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Nonetheless, the event is yet to be unfolded as many matches are to be commenced in the coming dates. Now the question is, Who will compete against team Poland in the semifinals? Yes, there are still chances for other duos from Team USA to make a redemption. We will wait for them to bounce back!

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