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F-16 escort for Poland's World Cup team sign of support says minister

But Mariusz Blaszczak said that the escort mission just had a practical role. Mariusz Błaszczak/Twitter

The Polish defence minister said on Friday that having a Polish Air Force F16 fighter aircraft escort the airliner carrying Poland’s World Cup Squad to Qatar sent a strong signal of support while also taking part in a military exercise.

Foreign Ministry produces fans guide to World Cup in Qatar

The Polish Foreign Ministry has produced a guide for football fans going to the World Cup in Qatar telling them what they can and what they cannot do in the Muslim country.

Poland takes gold in women's kayaking at World Cup Racice

The Polish kayaking team of Karolina Naja, Anna Puławska, Adrianna Kąkol and Dominika Putto won a gold medal in the K4 500m event at the 2022 ICF Canoe Sprint World Cup in Racice, Czech Republic, on Saturday.

Poland drawn with Argentina, Mexico and Saudi Arabia in World Cup group

Poland will face Argentina, Mexico and Saudi Arabia in Group C at the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, organizers announced on Friday.

Poland qualify for 2022 football World Cup

Poland’s national football team shone at Chorzów’s rain-soaked but fervent Stadion Śląski to book their place in the World Cup finals in Qatar with a 2-0 win over Sweden.

Russia should be banned from sports events, federations says official

A Polish presidential official has said that Russia should be immediately expelled from all sports competitions and federations.

Polish football association demands Russia's expulsion from World Cup

The Football Association of Poland (PZPN) has demanded Russia's exclusion from this year's World Cup in Qatar owing to the invasion of Ukraine.

President welcomes decision to cancel soccer match in Moscow

Poland's president has welcomed a decision by the national football association (PZPN) to cancel a Polish national team match against Russia in Moscow, writing on Twitter: "You don't play bandits."

Piotr Żyła takes third place in ski jumping World Cup event

Polish ski jumper Piotr Żyła has won a podium place for the first time in this season's World Cup events, placing third in Lahti, Finland.

World Cup qualifying clash under threat after Russian troops enter Ukraine

Scheduled for March 24th, Poland’s match in Moscow has been left hanging by a thread after Vladimir Putin ordered Russian troops into Ukraine earlier this week. Citing concerns for the safety of their squad, the Polish FA have asked FIFA to reconsider where the game will be played.

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One of World War Two's most daring spies Krystyna Skarbek has received an opulent tribute with the naming of a lavish suite in her honour at the new Raffles Hotel in London opened its doors on Friday.

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