8 Teams Qualify for First Europa Cup in Zagreb
Eight squads (Hungary, Russia, Spain, Greece, Italy, Montenegro, Croatia and Serbia) qualified to take part in the first ever edition of the FINA/LEN Water Polo World League Europa Cup Final Men 2019 in Zagreb, Croatia, from April 5-7.
Greece’s Vouliagmeni Upsets Titlist Kirishi in Euro League Quarters
Greece’s Vouliagmeni caused the biggest upset of the season by eliminating title-holder Kirishi (RUS) in a thriller. They join fellow Olympiacos in the Final Four.
Water Polo National League Week 1 Rosters Named, Play Begins Saturday
The 2019 Men’s National League begins tomorrow at the William Woollett Aquatics Center in Irvine, California. Ahead of the competition, team rosters have been announced for all clubs competing this weekend.
Who Will Join Olympiacos in the Euro League Final Four?
Winning by nine goals a fortnight ago in Sant Andreu ensures a peaceful return game for Olympiacos in Piraeus as the 2010-2011 champions are set to return to the Euro League F4.
Hungary, Netherlands Rule the Pool in European Water Polo Qualifying
The Game Day 10 of the FINA Women’s Water Polo World League 2019, as part of the European qualification phase, was played last night (Tuesday March 5) in Szentes (HUN) and Rotterdam (NED) respectively.
USA Water Polo Names World University Games Coaching Staffs
2004 Olympian and veteran National Team pipeline coach Brett Ormsby joins University of the Pacific Head Coach James Graham as the Head Coaches for the USA Men and Women respectively leading Team USA into the 30th Summer World University Games in July.
Jadran Stuns OSC, Marseille Makes French History in Euro Cup Semis
Jadran Herceg Novi (MNE) came back from 8-3 down to oust favorite OSC (HUN) with a double win in the Euro Cup semis. They will face Marseille in the final as the French rolled over Ortigia (ITA).
Jug, Recco Book Spots in Champions League Final 8
Recco and Jug Dubrovnik are the first teams to technically book their respective spots in the Final Eight already on Day 9. Brescia earned another great win, this time against Barceloneta and moved to the second place in Group A.
Brescia Eyes Second Place, Another ‘El Clasico’ in Croatia
The clash of Brescia (ITA) and Barceloneta (ESP) might decide the second place in Group A, while in Group B the four top sides – chasing three available F8 spots – all face tough away tests, including Jug’s ‘El Clasico’ against fellow Croatian side Mladost.
Olympiacos, Sabadell Post Decisive Away Wins in Women’s Euro League
Four-time champion Sabadell (ESP) and 2015 champion Olympiacos (GRE) are on their way to the Final Four after gaining decisive away wins respectively.
Euro League Water Polo Quarterfinals On Tap for Saturday
The very best of women’s water polo is in sight this Saturday when eight teams – two from Greece, Spain and Italy apiece, one from Russia and Hungary – are targeting to make the Final Four.
Germany, Greece, Serbia, Spain Post Convincing Wins in Tuesday Prelims
The European preliminaries of the FINA Men’s Water Polo World League 2019 went underway in various European cities on Tuesday February 19, as five games were played.
4th Arrest Made in Attack on Serbian Water Polo Players
A 4th man has been arrested, while Serbia has asked the league to move all of the remaining matches this season that are scheduled to send Serbian clubs to cities within 200km of Split, where the attacks happened.
Russia, Italy Maintain Lead in Women’s European Water Polo Prelims
Russia, Italy and the Netherlands dominated their respective games on Tuesday February 12 when the women’s Water Polo World League Game Day 9 was played in Ruza (RUS), Mulhouse (FRA) and Budapest (HUN).
Serbian Club Players Attacked in Croatia in Hate Crime
According to the Associated Press, three individuals that are being held in connection with an attack on three Serbian water polo players from Red Star Belgrade will face hate crime charges.
