(sort of on hiatus) Cześć! I'm a British fan of Michał Winiarski, Polish volleyball (especially the NT) and Skra Bełchatów. Trying to learn Polish. I post translations (by lovely people online) of Igłą Szyte/other Polish volleyball videos. Feel free to send me an Ask or follow me on twitter :)
I am very happy about the way the team played, with true grit. Plus, I believe that the USA are very similar to us in terms of quality and overall level, so beating them was twice as beautiful. - Vital Heynen
Winiar announced he was retiring from volleyball and played his last matches in April. :( Dziula1010 on twitter has kindly translated some quotes from recent articles and interviews for me! Sorry I’ve been slow posting this.
translated from these at skra.pl 1 * 2 * 3
What I have learned during playing volleyball is that every cloud has a silver lining. That’s why more rain gives more joy and pleasure.
The thought [of retiring] had crossed my mind several times. I wanted to announce it after this season, but something that took place several days ago (another medical procedure) made me sure that my time had come and I've already done my thing.
I’ve been getting used to the idea and actually I’ve already reconciled myself to it. The most emotional moments were those when I was thinking about hanging up my spikes and when I made my decision. Now I’m happy. I was able to compete at the highest level for all these years and achieve many successes. In this moment I’m truly happy and glad, and proud of everything that happened in my sporting life.
(speech at final match)
If my voice is shaking and I am moved - there is a reason. Thank you for coming in such large numbers and supporting my team PGE Skra Bełchatów, thank you very much. In my career, I always gave my best and volleyball was my life. Today I’m leaving as a happy men, proud of what I’ve achieved and proud that I was able to meet such friendly people along the way. Thanks to PGE Skra for the shared 8 years, thanks to the boys with whom we created a second home in the changing room and I’m sure I’m gonna miss it. Boys, thank you very much. There are many people I’d like to mention. I would like to thank my parents for how they raised me, thanks to my mother-in-law, who is a contradiction to the rule (laugh), my sister, who was a faithful supporter - sometimes blindly, my sons, who I love to death, my wife, who was my best friend and psychologist during all of this time. Once again, I’d like to thank you, dear supporters, without you volleyball would not be the sport which it is now and without which I would not have experienced these amazing emotions, thank you very much.
thanks to Dziula1010 for translating and to resnem for extra help with 1 section :)
Does anyone feel helpful and wonderful enough to translate a new video for me? The English doesn’t have to be perfect though good is helpful (I can correct/help). Anyone?
We're going to play a match against Legia. Surely it's, you could say, a bit of a historical match because Legia Warszawa is not only football but has also quite a rich history regarding volleyball. This team of course doesn't play at the level as it used to, however the name itself demands to be taken very seriously and I think that, a bit in the form of a test and also for everyone to have fun, we're going to play against Legia.
Translation of an interview at Przegląd Sportowy, by Magdalena
(I’ve been slow to post this, sorry, Magdalena! Thank you very much for translating! :) )
Grzesiek Bociek: I cried!
(intro by PS) I have to upload the video, but it’s a unique conversation…
Ps. This evening another section with Andrzej and Karol. Amongst other things: how to not sign the worst contract in your whole life. Enjoy reading and watching later.
Interview with Grzegorz Bociek, opposite in ZAKSA Kędzierzyn Koźle.
Opposite in ZAKSA and Poland's National Team – Grzegorz Bociek has won the battle against cancer, with which he struggled since September last year. Doctors says that in a month he will be able to train and he should be able to get ready for the next season of PlusLiga.
KAMIL SKŁADOWSKI: We’ve come together, because you want to announce great news, right?
GRZEGORZ BOCIEK: Yes. Two days ago I underwent a medical check up In Opole. I was waiting for them for one week , because machinery broke down. The doctor found another place with a tomograph [CT scanner], where I underwent the check up. On Thursday morning she informed me that the results are good, I’m healthy and in a month I can go back to work, training! This time I should be ready to prepare norm ally for the season.
Did you jump for joy?
What actually happened was that the Doctor phoned me, but I was asleep, so she sent me a text message. She wrote that I’m healthy. When it became clear to me I cried for joy. And after I calmed down I called her, I wanted to hear that news from her personally. I felt amazing solace after everything that had happened to me. I met up with the guys from our team, we talked about the new season and I thought myself: goddamn, let this chemotherapy be over already…
And it is over!
Yes, I took six primary doses, no more was needed. I dreamed about this moment, I couldn't wait for the results and for my return to sport. I dreamed about being with my team on court. I felt amazing after reading the text message, it was the second happiest day of my life. Second only to the day when my daughter was born. I want to burst with joy!
Is it the end of therapy?
Almost. In the near future I have to have medulla [bone marrow] analysis to be 110% certain about this shit. But the doctors are convinced right now that I’m completely healthy. Chemotherapy was effective, so my medulla should be clear. This medical check up has to be done, however everybody says I’m healthy.
Is there a chance that you can train with Polish National B Team (the second team)?
It would be great, this would be an opportunity for me to get back to good shape faster. I will be grateful if the PZPS (Polish volleyball federation) help me.
Have you felt like training recently?
You could say that it was very very delicate. I was unable to jog; when I told my doctor about that, I got a scolding, so I didn’t train. The results of the check up are a gift for me before Easter. I'm sharing it with you and with coach Świderski of course.
So you'll probably be ready to play in the next season of PlusLiga?
What will happen with me? We will see. For sure we are talking about my future with ZAKSA's management. Now I have to shed a few pounds, it’s easier this way, than the reverse. I don't have to eat a lot of fast food to gain weight, cause I have too much (weight).
Has this disease changed your life?
For sure it will have an influence on the rest of my life. I feel that my character has been toughened up and I am going to be an even stronger person.
Men’s Final Four Dream Team:
MVP: Wilfredo Leon (CUB/Zenit KAZAN)
Best Setter: Fabian Drzyzga (POL/Asseco Resovia RZESZOW)
Best Opposite: Maxim Mikhailov (RUS/Zenit KAZAN)
Best Middle Blocker: Piotr Nowakowski (POL/Asseco Resovia RZESZOW)
Second Best Middle Blocker: Rob Bontje (NED/BERLIN Recycling Volleys)
Best Outside Spiker: Wilfredo Leon (CUB/Zenit KAZAN)
Second Best Outside Spiker: Facundo Conte (ARG/PGE Skra BELCHATOW)
Best Libero: Teodor Salparov (BUL/Zenit KAZAN)
Fair Play Award: Scott Touzinsky (USA/BERLIN Recycling Volleys)
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