Category: Water Polo

All favourites cleared the first hurdle at the beginning of the track in the men’s tournament at the European Water Polo Championships in Barcelona. Though Italy’s 14-1 downing of Germany stood out on the opening day. Germany was on verge to finish a match at a major tournament without scoring a goal for the first…

Greece won the big game of Day 2, edging out Italy and gaining advantage in the race for the top spot in Group A. The other matches saw the favourites doing their jobs, this time it was Hungary’s turn to score more than 30 goals and set a new national record. The Mediterranean derby brought…

Host Spain opened its campaign with a convincing 13-9 win against title-holder Hungary in the women’s tournament. Russia nearly equalled the Netherlands’ single-game scoring record of 37 goals from 1985 while netting 35 against Turkey. The opening day already offered a late night show when the champions of the last two editions, 2014 winner Spain…

The 33rd edition of the LEN European Water Polo Championships is to kick off on Saturday in Barcelona and it promises two weeks of thrilling action, featuring 16 men and 12 women teams. At the opening press event, held on the top of the Montjuic, LEN President Paolo Barelli declared that this was going to…

Eight teams are ready to compete at the FINA Water Polo Super League Final in Budapest. All Games from 18th to 23rd June 2918 will best streamed live on FINA.tv. Watch this video on YouTube

Olympiacos is back to the Olympos after 14 years After 14 years, Olympiacos Piraeus (GRE) clinched its second title in the Champions League after upsetting 8-time winner Pro Recco (ITA) in its own pool. Tremendous goalkeeping from Josip Pavic, Ioannis Fountoulis’ outstanding shooting form and exceptionally effective play in man-ups brought the win for the…

Showdown with Recco and Olympiacos The respective group-winners in the prelims reached the final by winning fierce battles over two quality rivals. Olympiacos (GRE) prevailed against Barceloneta (ESP) in a low-scoring match while Recco (ITA) overcame Jug (CRO) in a gruelling fight. The Greeks made the title bout after 2016 while Recco returns to the…

Brescia almost spoiled Recco’s party Olympiacos (GRE) meets Barceloneta (ESP) while Recco (ITA) faces Jug (ITA) in the semi-finals. For the first time since 2014 the title-holder couldn’t make the semis as Szolnok was downed by Jug in a thrilling game, while Brescia almost spoiled Recco’s home party as the forced a penalty shootout but…