WARSAW – City of Sport
Sport in Warsaw is deeply ingrained in the city's culture, offering a diverse range of activities for enthusiasts, athletes, and spectators alike. Warsaw boasts a vibrant sporting community, with facilities and clubs catering to a wide range of sports and athletic pursuits. From basketball and volleyball to tennis, swimming, and martial arts, there are ample opportunities for individuals of all ages and skill levels to participate in their favorite sports.
General Information about Poland:
- Capital: Warsaw (Warszawa).
- Language: Polish.
- Currency: Polish Złoty (PLN). You'll need to exchange your currency. Credit and debit cards are widely accepted in cities and tourist areas.
- Population: Around 38 million people.
- Time Zone: Central European Time (CET) during winter (GMT+1), and Central European Summer Time (CEST) during summer (GMT+2).
- Government: A democratic republic with a president as the head of state and a prime minister as the head of government.
- EU Member: Poland joined the European Union in 2004.
- Emergency number: 112
- Electricity: 230V, standard European plug.
- Internet: Widely available.
University Sport Association of Warsaw
Akademicki Zwiazek Sportowy Warszawa (AZS Warszawa) - University Sport Association in Warsaw was established in 1916. It has a long and dynamic history. In the interwar period between 1919 – 1939 AZS Warszawa was the biggest sport club in Poland, bringing together over 2500 students. Besides the developing of grassroots sports, it had enormous success in professional sport as well – with Halina Konopacka, who represented the club in discus throw through her whole career and was also the first Polish athlete to become Olympic Champion. The strong structure of the club helped survived all the difficult times and right now, AZS Warszawa has around 6000 members.
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