Tag: European Championships
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Shock allegations rock Maltese waterpolo as players probed over betting claims
A number of players from the Malta national waterpolo team are reportedly under investigation over allegations that they placed bets on their own matches during the ongoing European Waterpolo Championships in Belgrade. According to information published by Times of Malta, the players – believed to be around four in total – are suspected of having…
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Improved Malta show resilience despite defeat to Olympic Champions Hungary
The Malta water polo national team produced an improved and spirited display against former Olympic champions Hungary, but ultimately succumbed to a 21–6 defeat in their latest outing in Belgrade. While the scoreline underlined Hungary’s clear superiority, Milan Cirovic’s side showed far greater resilience than in previous matches, particularly in defence, where they managed to…
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Malta show spirit but fall to Montenegro in water polo European Championship opener
Malta began their European Championship finals campaign with a 21–12 defeat to water polo heavyweights Montenegro in Belgrade. Milan Ćirović’s side produced an uneven performance, showing encouraging signs in the first and third quarters but paying heavily for a disastrous second session in which Montenegro pulled decisively clear. While an upset against one of Europe’s…
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Malta Women’s Water Polo Squad announced for European Championship Qualifiers
The Aquatic Sports Association of Malta has officially announced the squad for the Senior Women’s National Water Polo Team, who will be representing Malta in the upcoming European Women Water Polo Championships 2024 Qualification Group B. The tournament is set to take place in Hannover, Germany, from 6th to 8th June 2025, where the Maltese…
