"I understood it is completely the same discipline, with the same passion and the same professionalism. The only difference is that because of physical limitations, players are sitting rather than jumping."

That realisation led to a partnership that continues to grow today. Aluron remains the only club competing in Poland's PlusLiga to have fully integrated a Sitting Volleyball programme within its structure.

"We are really proud of our Sitting Volleyball team," Baran said.

One Volleyball family

For Baran, the relationship between Volleyball and Sitting Volleyball should not be viewed as separate worlds.

The club actively promotes both disciplines through the same communication channels, introducing Sitting Volleyball to thousands of supporters who follow Aluron's professional team across Poland and Europe.

"In our first team, we have players who are well known not only in Europe but worldwide," Baran explained. "Showing Sitting Volleyball alongside our professional Volleyball activities helps promote this beautiful discipline. We want to continue in this way."

The connection is not only promotional but also practical. Baran highlighted examples of former volleyball players who, after suffering injuries that prevented them from continuing their careers in the standing game, found a new opportunity through Sitting Volleyball.

"In our club, we have players who were playing Volleyball, but because of injuries it became impossible to continue. Now they are among the best Sitting Volleyball players in Poland."