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Discover the 'Sportowcy w Powstaniu Warszawskim' Exhibition: Honoring Warsaw Uprising Athletes and Their Courage

Explore this special film presentation commemorating the significant contributions of athletes during the Warsaw Uprising.

This special event at the Museum of Sport and Tourism in Warsaw showcased the film 'Sportowcy w Powstaniu Warszawskim'. It highlighted the bravery and crucial involvement of athletes during the intense period of the Warsaw Uprising. The presentation commemorated their profound impact on Poland's fight for freedom, drawing from authentic accounts. Delve into a compelling narrative of courage and dedication that shaped history.

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Exhibition summary

This event, presented on July 25, 2022, celebrated the film 'Sportowcy w Powstaniu Warszawskim' (Athletes in the Warsaw Uprising). It highlighted the significant contributions and immense courage of athletes who participated in the Warsaw Uprising, emphasizing their role in Poland's fight for freedom.

Curatorial context

On July 25, 2022, the Museum of Sport and Tourism hosted a special presentation of the film 'Sportowcy w Powstaniu Warszawskim' (Athletes in the Warsaw Uprising), directed by Małgorzata Brama. This event commemorated the bravery and contributions of athletes who were actively involved in the Warsaw Uprising. The film's narrative is based on authentic accounts from surviving athletes who participated in the resistance and the uprising. The museum's director, Sławomir Majcher, emphasized the importance of remembering these athletes, their courage, and their significant contributions to Poland's freedom. The event was attended by various dignitaries, including Stanisław Jan Majewski, Jerzy Sułkowski (ps. 'Konduktorka'), Paweł Michalec, and Andrzej Strejlau, alongside Jerzy Wenderlich, chairman of the PKOl culture and Olympic education committee. One of the film's featured figures is Juliusz Kulesza, a legendary defender of the Polish Security Printing Works.

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Museum of Sport and Tourism
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Exhibition schedule
From Jul 25, 2022
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The event featured a film presentation by director Małgorzata Brama. Notable attendees included Stanisław Jan Majewski, Jerzy Sułkowski, Paweł Michalec, Andrzej Strejlau, and Jerzy Wenderlich. The film itself highlights the stories of athletes such as Juliusz Kulesza.
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