Polish football association asks UEFA for help in rebuilding sports facilities after floods

The flood has devastated numerous fields and sports facilities utilized by Polish athletes, which will require reconstruction once the waters subside.

Lewin Brzeski, September 19, 2024. As a result of the Nysa Kłodzka overflowing, the town was almost completely submerged in water.

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Cezary Kulesza, President of the Polish Football Association (PZPN), announced the allocation of 1.75 million PLN to assist affected clubs and has appealed to UEFA for additional financial support for clubs in Poland and other countries.

Over 100 clubs have been impacted by the flood, resulting in significant damage to their facilities. The Lower Silesian PZPN has committed 200,000 PLN in support, but the total cost of reconstruction will be much higher.

On Friday, Kulesza donated an additional 1.75 million PLN to help the affected clubs, emphasizing the need for solidarity during these challenging times.

Kluby z południowej części Polski od kilku dni walczą z żywiołem, który niszczy wszystko, co napotka na swojej drodze. Przywrócenie normalnego życia osobom poszkodowanym przez powódź to bezwzględny priorytet.

Polski Związek Piłki Nożnej nie zapomina jednak o swoich członkach,… pic.twitter.com/gwVGBArA4c

— PZPN (@pzpn_pl) September 20, 2024

According to Przegląd Sportowy, PZPN is urging UEFA to allocate funds not only for Polish clubs but also for those in the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, Slovenia, Romania, and Moldova, with the request set to be reviewed at next week's Executive Committee meeting in Prague.

Source: Przegląd Sportowy/PR24.pl

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