By Editor’s Note: This past February 18 – 20, teams flocked to the Coral Springs Aquatics Center in South Florida after a COVID-19 break last year. The South Florida International Water Polo Tournament—now in it’s 19th year—saw a return to form, with teams from all over the region participating in one
An Immigrants’ (Water Polo) Tale: Jovana & Matej Sekulic Land at Princeton
Admission into Princeton University, one of the “Ancient Eight” more commonly known as The Ivy League, is extremely difficult for any individual to master. Which makes the accomplishment of siblings Jovana and Matej Sekulic—currently matriculating at Princeton—impressive, almost as impressive as their efforts for the school’s water polo program. Born
By Serbia Wins Historic Olympic Gold
He played three Olympics himself but never won it. In his first cycle as a national team coach Dejan Savic and his players became Olympic champions. In a one-sided final the Serbs confirmed their favourite status and put the icing on the cake of what have been international domination since
By Serbia Awakes, Will Face Croatia for Water Polo Gold
It is difficult to overstate the emotions attached to any Croatia vs. Serbia matchup, let alone one between arguably each nation’s best athletic teams. Croatia are the defending Olympic champions and defeated a strong, experienced Montenegro side to earn a title chance. Serbia appeared to sleepwalk through the group stage
Croatia Tops Team USA in World League Semis
The highly anticipated final was set up on Saturday as Croatia used a patient game and superior second half to overcome a strong USA team in the semifinals: 11-6. The first half looked rather interesting and well balanced as USA head coach Dejan Udovicic had drawn up a defensive plan
Croatia over USA Men in Final World League Warmup – USA Water Polo
Rijeka, Croatia – June 20 – The USA Men’s Senior National Team wrapped up preparation for the FINA World League Super Final with a 12-9 loss to Croatia on Saturday in Croatia. Tony Azevedo (Long Beach, CA/Stanford/NYAC) and Bret Bonanni (Huntington Beach, CA/Stanford/Stanford) scored two goals each in the loss
Croatia Beats USA Men in Italy
On day 2 of the 4-nation tournament currently underway in Rome during the 52nd Settecolli the Croatians defeated USA 14-11 behind three goals each from Antonio Petkovic, Sandro Sukno, and Andelo Setka. The third quarter made the difference for the Croatian side who was leading 6-5 at half-time but got
