By For members of the U.S. men’s national water polo team—and devoted polo fans famished for competition of any sort— the HEP Cup represented a beacon of hope. A little over a week ago it was announced that the American men, who currently number 18 scattered across Europe with professional teams
When Tony Comes to Town: Azevedo in Connecticut, Talks Polo with TWp
As close to a household name as exists in American water polo, Tony Azevedo coming East is a big deal. Scheduled for a clinic at Chelsea Piers Field House in Stamford, Connecticut this weekend (October 23 – 25), TotalWaterpolo took the opportunity to speak with arguably the most accomplished athlete
Canada’s Reuel D’Souza: Even in a Pandemic, Opportunity Exists for Those Who Seek It
Reuel D’Souza is one of a number of talented young players who represents the present and future of Canadian men’s water polo. The 21-year-old is the youngest of three brothers from Vancouver who played polo; his brother Ethan has worked in the Canadian national team program as a coach, while
Chelsea Piers Cuts Youth Water Polo due to Covid
Editor’s Note: This is one of a series of articles and interviews about Chelsea Piers age group water polo club. For eight years the club has operated under the Chelsea Piers Connecticut (CPCT) umbrella until the program was cut two weeks ago. The news is still fresh, so it’s impact
By Tokyo Olympic Games Postponed
The Olympic Games scheduled for Tokyo thus summer will not take place. The International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organizing Committee announced that the games would be delayed until 2021 at the earliest in a joint statement on March 24. The decision was made in response to increasing concerns
On the Record with W&J’s Nikola Malezanov
Few people in America are as involved in water polo as Nikola Malezanov. This summer he coached the U.S. Men’s Cadet National Team at the Darko Cukic Memorial Tournament where Team USA went undefeated, stunning host Serbia as well as Croatia on its way to a first-ever title. Just as
Women’s Water Polo in Gotham: A Critic’s Delight
Water polo is undeniably a California-based phenomenon. Plentiful access to expansive outdoor pools coupled with brilliant weather simply makes the sport better, and more popular, out West. But polo is expanding across America, as recently documented by USA Water Polo with growth in Connecticut, Georgia, Florida, Ohio, Washington, Pennsylvania, Illinois,
Mike Graff, Chairman of USA Water Polo, On The Record
Despite being a minor player in the pantheon of American intercollegiate sports—there are only 46 varsity men’s water polo programs eligible for the NCAA tournament— water polo has its prominent advocates. This is particularly true at Harvard University; alumni – including Mehmet Oz, better known to fans of his afternoon
Turbo to Replace TYR as Competitive Gear Supplier for US National Teams
Spanish water polo outfitter Turbo will be named the official supplier of competitive caps, suits, and robes to the USA national water polo teams according to a source familiar with the matter. The announcement is expected within days. The agreement between USA Water Polo and Kap7, Turbo’s US subsidiary, comes
