International/National Team Water Polo

USA Women’s Water Polo Wins 50th Straight Match, Wins Group Title at Worlds

The USA Women’s National Team earned the Group A title and a bye into the quarterfinals of the World Championship following a 26-1 victory over South Africa.

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Croatia, Hungary, Italy Move to 2-0 in Men’s Water Polo Groups at Worlds

Croatia, Hungary and Italy took control of their respective groups with victories on Wednesday in men’s water polo at the World Championships.

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USA Men’s Water Polo Suffers First Loss at World Championships

The USA Men’s National Team suffered their first loss at the 2019 FINA World Championship dropping a 17-7 decision to defending gold medalist Croatia.

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Host South Korea Scores First Goal of Water Polo Worlds, 5 Teams Stand at 2-0

The American women beat one of their biggest rivals, the Dutch women 12-9 in group play on Tuesday at the World Championships.

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Two Draws, Dominant Wins by Greece, Spain, Hungary Lead Men’s WP Worlds Day 1

Day 1 of men’s water polo at the World Championships began and ended with draws, while the middle six matches were won by a minimum of nine goals.

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USA vs. Kazakhstan Water Polo Match Photo Vault

USA kicked off Worlds with a 16-7 win over Kazakhstan, and SwimSwam photog Rafael Domeyko was there to capture the action

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Spain Claims First Ever Women’s U15 European Water Polo Title

In the history books Spain will appear as the first-ever winner of the women’s U15 European Water Polo Championships, with a 14-13 shootout win over Russia.

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Italy Tops USA 18-7, Clinches Men’s Water Polo Gold at World University Games

The World University Games men’s water polo gold medal is staying in Italy as the host team topped the United States 18-7 in the championship match Sunday.

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Dutch, USA, Hungary Among Big Winners on WP World Championships Day 1

Lopsided results were the story of the day as women’s water polo began at the World Championships on Saturday as the victors outscored their foes 178-38.

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Hungarian Women Defeat S. Korea 64-0 in Most Lopsided Match in Worlds History

South Korea fielded its first-ever women’s water polo team – comprised of all swimmers – all but one of whom is in their teams.

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USA, Italy Men to Meet in WUGs Water Polo Championship Match

World University Games Water Polo – Men July 2-14, 2019 Naples, Italy Time: UTC +2; 6 hours earlier than ET…

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Hungary, Italy, Russia Earn WUG Women’s Water Polo Podium Finishes

Hungary claimed the World University Games women’s water polo title with an 8-7 victory over Italy, while Russia claimed the bronze with a 22-7 win.

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USA Women’s WP Opens World Championships with 22-3 Win over New Zealand

The two-time defending World Champion USA women’s water polo team defeated New Zealand 22-3 backed by five goals from Stephania Haralabidis.

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Almost $6 Million Up for Grabs at 2019 FINA World Aquatics Championships

Sarah Sjostrom’s 3 gold, 1 silver medal performance at the 2017 World Championships earned her $75,000 in prize money individually.

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Serbia Aims for Fourth Worlds Men’s Water Polo Title, Croatia for Third

Croatia is the defending men’s water polo World Champion, while Hungary and Serbia rounded out the podium in 2017. Croatia is looking for its third title.

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