Poland is one of the favorites for the gold in volleyball, thanks to Wilfredo León, the Cristiano Ronaldo of the sport
TOKYO—Poland has won the men’s Olympic volleyball tournament once, 45 years ago, and it has claimed no medals since.
But in Tokyo, Poland is one of the top contenders for the title, mainly thanks to a decision taken eight years ago and some 5,500 miles to the west—in Cuba. Wilfredo León, known as the Cristiano Ronaldo of volleyball, decided to leave his native Cuba in 2013 and emigrate to Poland. He debuted for his new country six years later after receiving citizenship and instantly became a local hero. A Polish rapper wrote a song about him called “Only Gold.”
In Tokyo, Poland has won four out of its five games and topped its group and León has been the best server and one of the best scorers of the tournament so far. Heading into the direct eliminations on Tuesday, Poland is one of the favorites for the gold, along with traditional powers Brazil and Russia. Poland plays France in the quarterfinals on Tuesday.
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