Men’s U20 WP Europeans: another Perrone is making waves
Four brilliant encounters kicked off the Men’s U20 European Water Polo Championships’ Elite Division tournament in Varna. In the top two groups, Italy bested Croatia and Hungary earned a thrilling shootout win over Greece. Montenegro finished strong against Germany, while Tomas Perrone, nephew of the legendary Felipe, hit six goals for Spain, including a buzzer […]
Paris 2026: Marchand and France make the podium on tumultuous opening night of Championship records
On a night when the first three swimming finals of the European Aquatics Championships Paris 2026 were won in Championship records, a tumultuous full house of excited spectators at the Olympic Aquatic Arena were also able to witness a first medal – silver – for France and a first ever European medal Leon Marchand. Unable […]
European Aquatics Bureau reviews key strategic priorities at Paris meeting
The European Aquatics Bureau met in Paris on 9 August during the European Aquatics Championships to review a wide range of sporting, financial and strategic matters and approve several proposals supporting the ongoing development of aquatic sport across Europe. The meeting was opened by French Swimming Federation (FFN) President and European Aquatics Bureau member Gilles […]
Paris 2026: Wellbrock and Fabian receive awards as best open water swimmers of 2025
Germany’s Florian Wellbrock and Hungary’s Bettina Fabian, who between them collected five medals across the open water swimming programme at the European Aquatics Championships Paris 2026, received their awards on 7 August during the knockout sprint medal ceremony for being voted European Aquatics men’s and women’s open water swimmers of 2025. Wellbrock finished his Championships […]
Women in Aquatics Network members gather during Paris 2026 Championships
Around 30 members of the Women in Aquatics Network came together on 10 August for an informal gathering during the European Aquatics Championships Paris 2026. Held at the competition swimming pool following the morning swimming heats, the event brought together women from different countries, generations and professional backgrounds, all connected through their involvement in aquatics. […]
Paris 2026: Steenbergen and returning local hero Grousset open European Aquatics Championships swimming programme with world class markers
A nigh-on packed Olympic Aquatic Centre witnessed two arresting statements of intent from two world champions in the opening session of the Paris 2026 swimming competition. Marrit Steenbergen of The Netherlands, who had spoken the previous day about getting “some kind of revenge” after Paris 2024 results that fell below her expectations, began that process […]
