Tag: water polo
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Malta cruise past Saudi Arabia at World Aquatics Water Polo 4×4
Malta continued their impressive showing at the World Aquatics Water Polo 4×4 tournament in Dubrovnik with a commanding 3-0 victory over Saudi Arabia. The Maltese side were in control from the outset and comfortably won all three sets, conceding just three goals throughout the encounter. Malta made their intentions clear in the opening set, producing…
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Malta beat Lithuania 3-1 in Match 3 of World Aquatics 4×4 Championships
Malta registered a 3-1 victory over Lithuania in Match 3 of the World Aquatics Men’s 4×4 Water Polo Championships. The Maltese side made a flying start, completely dominating the opening set and shutting out Lithuania on their way to a convincing 4-0 victory. The second set proved considerably tighter, with Lithuania offering a much stronger…
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Malta beaten by Croatia in World Aquatics 4×4 water polo opener
Malta suffered a 3-0 defeat against Croatia in their opening match at the World Aquatics Men’s U18 4×4 Water Polo competition. The Maltese side produced a competitive performance against their Croatian counterparts, particularly during the opening two sets, but Croatia proved stronger at the decisive moments to secure maximum points. Croatia edged a closely contested…
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Malta beat Australia on penalties in World Aquatics 4×4 Championships opener
Malta made a winning start to their campaign at the World Aquatics Water Polo 4×4 Open Championships after overcoming Australia in a penalty shoot-out following a thrilling opening match in Dubrovnik. The competition features a different format from traditional water polo, with teams fielding four players and matches divided into four separate sessions. A point…
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Neptunes end five-year wait for 28th title as Birżebbuġa complete double
Neptunes WPSC were crowned BOV Summer League champions for the 28th time after defeating neighbours Sliema 18-15 in the second game of the final, ending a five-year wait for the title. The Reds had already established themselves as the team to beat throughout the campaign, finishing top of the general standings before carrying their form…
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Exclusive: AIMS begins investigations into Cirovic claims – police report submitted
The Authority for Integrity in Maltese Sport (AIMS) has immediately initiated an investigation following serious allegations made by former Malta national water polo head coach Milan Ćirović concerning alleged political interference and attempts to undermine the national team. Ćirović, who resigned after three-and-a-half years in charge of the Malta national water polo team, recently made…
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Crisis in Maltese water polo as chairman of sports integrity authority kicks back on holiday
There is currently a crisis engulfing Maltese water polo, involving a series of allegations concerning illegal betting, match-fixing and political interference. Earlier this year, an investigation identified suspicious betting activity involving members of the national team and individuals connected to local clubs. The subsequent international investigation found no evidence of match manipulation or match-fixing, but…
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Malta suffer defeat to Brazil at Women’s U18 Water Polo World Championships
Malta suffered a 15-3 defeat to Brazil in their latest match at the World Aquatics Women’s U18 Water Polo Championships 2026. The Maltese side found the net through Marie Rose Tully, Martina Grech and Ella Miceli, with all three players scoring once. Brazil, however, proved the stronger side throughout the encounter, building a comfortable lead…
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Malta suffer heavy defeat to Turkey at Women’s U18 Water Polo World Championships
Malta suffered a 22-6 defeat to Turkey in their latest match at the World Aquatics Women’s U18 Water Polo Championships 2026. Despite the final scoreline, Malta found the net on six occasions, with Chloe Amato, Kyra Portelli, Mia Melli, Kaylen Cutajar, Marie Rose Tully and Mia Clarke Spiteri all getting on the scoresheet. Turkey proved…
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Birżebbuġa and MXLOKK MFF Limited reach BOV Play-Off final
Birżebbuġa and MXLOKK MFF Limited secured their places in the BOV Play-Off final after recording convincing victories in their respective semi-finals on Tuesday evening. Birżebbuġa produced the more emphatic result, defeating Ta’ Xbiex Amigos 25-8, while MXLOKK MFF Limited overcame Marsaskala Fish & Fish 23-15. Both winners established sizeable advantages early in their matches and…
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Calls for answers after Cirovic raises concerns over Maltese water polo environment – ASA responds
Calls have been made for answers and greater clarity following allegations by former Malta national water polo coach Milan Cirovic concerning alleged political interference and external pressure within Maltese water polo. Cirovic, who recently stepped down from his position with the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta (ASA), made the comments during an interview on NET…
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Malta U20 water polo team secure ninth place at European Championship
Malta’s Under-20 men’s water polo national team secured a remarkable ninth-place finish at the European Aquatics Men’s U20 Water Polo Championship in Varna, Bulgaria, following two further impressive victories, including a sporting revenge over the Netherlands. Malta defeated the Netherlands 15-12 in their latest match, completing a strong finish to a tournament in which the…