Last chance to register for European Aquatics Swimming Coach Level 1 Practical Course in Malta
Swimming coaches can still take part in the second edition of the European Aquatics Swimming Coach Level 1 Practical Course, which will take place at the National Pool Complex in Il-Gzira, Malta, from Friday 16 to Sunday 18 October. The course is designed to equip coaches with the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to perform […]
Oeiras 2026: Hungary U20s crowned European champions after edging epic shootout with Spain
After an end-to-end, epic gold medal final, it took eleven rounds of penalties to separate Hungary and Spain. The Spaniards had two chances to seal a fourth consecutive crown in the shootout, but missed their fifth and ninth efforts to give the Magyars another chance – and they took it amidst dramatic scenes. Goalkeeper Luca […]
Oeiras 2026: Hungary, Italy, Spain and Netherlands surge through to semifinals
Hungary roared back to beat Neutral Athletes B in the opening quarterfinal of the Women’s U20 European Water Polo Championships in Portugal on Wednesday. The Magyars were later joined in the semis by the Netherlands, who shut Greece out in the third quarter to help seal a narrow victory. Italy took a while to overcome […]
Oeiras 2026: Italy edge Greece to reach quarterfinals as dramatic group stage concludes
Italy condemned Greece to the crossovers after two late goals from Margherita Minuto earned them a dramatic 14-13 victory on the third day of the Women’s U20 European Water Polo Championships in Oeiras. The conclusion of the preliminary stage also saw Spain continue their imperious form with a comfortable win over Israel, while Hungary produced […]
Oeiras 2026: Hungary and Spain stay perfect as group stage action heats up on day two
A last-gasp equaliser and a shootout win sent hosts Portugal into the crossovers, alongside Neutral Athletes B, who demolished Malta on Day 2 of the Women’s U20 European Water Polo Championships in Oeiras. In the top division, Hungary secured top spot in Group B with another 12-goal victory, this time over Croatia, while Spain were […]
World Aquatics, European Aquatics and Maltese Authorities Conclude Joint Integrity Investigation into Betting-Related Rule Breaches
European Aquatics is glad to announce that the Aquatics Integrity Unit (AQIU) has concluded an integrity investigation concerning betting-related breaches of the World Aquatics Integrity Code involving eleven (11) Maltese water polo players and one (1) athlete support personnel. The investigation was conducted through close cooperation between the AQIU, the Aquatic Sports Association of Malta […]
European Aquatics Level 1 Swimming Coaches’ Course concludes successful second edition in Malta
The second edition of the European Aquatics Level 1 Swimming Coaches’ Course concluded successfully this weekend in Malta, bringing together coaches for three days of practical learning as part of the organisation’s growing coach education programme. Commissioned by SportMalta, the course combined online learning between April and June with an in-person programme held from 26 […]
Champions League Men: Five takeaways from the Final 4 in Malta
1. Fran Fernandez’s first season at the helm of Zodiac CNAB couldn’t have played out any better. He swept every domestic title in Spain before leading his side to Champions League glory, all while overseeing a remarkable 34-game winning streak that stretches back to November. Malta seems to be a lucky charm for newly appointed […]
Champions League Women: Five takeaways from the Final 4 in Malta
1. In four of the six previous occasions when Olympiacos fought for the women’s Champions League title, they faced Europe’s other dominant force, Astralpool Sabadell. Their first major showdown came in 2015, followed by further high-profile encounters in 2019, 2022 and 2024, while last year they produced an unforgettable semifinal. This season, however, the Greeks […]
European Aquatics reflects on successful 2025/26 water polo season and announces ambitious plans for the future
Club and National Federation representatives gathered once again during the Champions League Final Four tournaments in Malta for a special meeting on Friday morning, where European Aquatics leaders and staff members offered in-depth overviews of ongoing activities, recent milestones and ambitious plans for the future. At the start of the meeting, European Aquatics President Antonio […]
