Latvia coach Krastiņš: We learned a lot, we can compete even with the world's top team

Latvia's men's national volleyball team ended its European Championship campaign on Saturday in Sofia, losing 0:3 to Poland in the round of 16. Despite the defeat, head coach Uģis Krastiņš said the team gained a great deal from its participation in the tournament.

Confidence for the future

According to Krastiņš, the national team learned a lot during the championship and reinforced its belief that the players are capable of competing even against the world's top-ranked team. His comments suggest that, despite the early exit, the coaching staff views the tournament as a positive step in the team's ongoing development.

Poland proves too strong

Poland, currently ranked among the very best teams in the world, defeated Latvia in straight sets to end the Latvian side's run in the tournament. While the result meant elimination in the round of 16, the head coach's remarks indicate that the overall performance throughout the championship is being viewed constructively.

Further details about the national team's upcoming schedule have not yet been made public.