Ostrów Wielkopolski secures survival and Górski expects Czugunow to stay

Moonfin Magnus Ostrów Wielkopolski secured its survival in Metalkas 2. Ekstraliga on October 3, 2026, defeating Polonia Piła in the two-leg relegation playoff. Speedwaynews.pl reported that the victory ensures Ostrovia remains on the second tier of Polish speedway, while Polonia Piła faces a return to Krajowa Liga Żużlowej after celebrating its promotion to the higher division on September 21, 2025.

Gleb Czugunow Faces Knee Surgery Following Difficult Playoff Match

Gleb Czugunow made only two appearances on the track during the fixture in Piła, participating in the track inspection and the third heat. Tomasz Gapiński pulled Czugunow from the remainder of the match after a difficult start in heat three, where the rider found no room to maneuver on the heavy surface. Speedwaynews.pl reported that club president Waldemar Górski confirmed the rider wanted to continue, but Gapiński made the decision to bench him due to track conditions.

Gleb chciał jechać, ale Tomek Gapiński go chyba wycofał, bo tor był ciężki. Patrzyliśmy jak jechał na próbie toru. Pierwszy bieg pojechał. Tam Gleb nie miał gdzie jechać. Potem już go zmieniano. Tu można kibiców też uspokoić. Gleb idzie w poniedziałek na operację i będzie nowy Gleb na wiosnę

Waldemar Górski

Górski stated that Czugunow will undergo surgery on October 5, 2026, to address physical issues that hampered his performance and ensure comfortable racing for the next campaign. The club president expressed confidence that the procedure will yield a fully recovered rider for the spring season.

Roster Planning and 2026 Season Outlook for Ostrovia

Waldemar Górski indicated that Czugunow is expected to remain with Moonfin Magnus Ostrów Wielkopolski for the 2026 season. Speedwaynews.pl noted that the rider expressed a strong desire to stay in Ostrów Wielkopolski during recent media interviews, which has simplified contract discussions for club management.

Ostatnio gdzieś widziałem jego wywiazy, chciałby bardzo zostać. A jak ktoś bardzo chce, to jest łatwiej jest rozmawiać

Waldemar Górski

When asked by speedwaynews.pl to confirm ongoing media reports regarding roster construction, Górski replied Polak jest potrzebny. Internal club information indicates that Frederik Jakobsen is slated to stay alongside Czugunow, Luke Becker is positioned to return to Moonfin Magnus Ostrów Wielkopolski after a one-year absence, and Antoni Mencel is set to fill the U24 position for the 2026 league campaign.