European Aquatics Masters Championships 2026 – sign up for a “unique” experience
This summer’s European Aquatics Masters Championships 2026, which will bring together five disciplines across three cities in Slovakia and Austria from August 18 to 30, will be unique. “Our ambition is not only to present our country, but also to introduce a completely new concept of hosting events,” said Slovakia’s Ivana Lange, who is co-ordinating […]
European Aquatics and X-Bionic®️ Sphere sign strategic cooperation agreement
European Aquatics and X-Bionic®️ Sphere signed a strategic cooperation agreement on the 17 March, establishing a framework for collaboration to support the development of aquatic sports across Europe. The partnership combines European Aquatics’ leadership and governance in aquatic sport with the integrated sports infrastructure and operational expertise of X-Bionic®️ Sphere. The agreement will support cooperation […]
Funchal 2026: European Water Polo Championships Day 8 match previews
Match previews, Day 8 – Monday 2 February(Local times shown) Classification finals 15th/16th Place 13:00 Slovakia v Romania • Both sides are looking for their first win in Funchal. • With the exception of 2020, when Slovakia made the top eight, in their three other appearances at a European Championships they have had to fight […]
Funchal 2026: Netherlands roar back against Spain to secure ticket to semi-finals
The Netherlands were involved in a second successive thriller in Madeira, battling back from 1-5 down to draw with Spain – a result that was enough to send them through to the semi-finals, despite losing the ensuing shootout. Earlier, world champions Greece maintained their 100% record in Funchal with an emphatic victory over Croatia. Italy […]
Funchal 2026: Türkiye edge Germany in shootout as race for ninth place heats up
The battle for a place in the top 10 at the European Championships heated up on Friday, with Türkiye earning their first victory in Funchal after a thrilling shootout win against Germany. It was the first game of the tournament to end in a tie, and Türkiye goalkeeper Elif Dilara Aydinlik proved to be the […]
Funchal 2026: Croatia win thriller against Serbia to surge into top eight at European Championships
All the medal favourites – Greece, Hungary, Spain, Italy and Netherlands – showcased their attacking strength on the final day of Group Stage I, with each of them firing in 22 or more goals. With their next phase of the competition beginning on Saturday, the big five were keen to build some rhythm and showed […]
Belgrade 2026: Highlights from the men’s European Water Polo Championships
After a hugely successful and entertaining 2026 men’s European Water Polo Championships, here are the most memorable moments from Belgrade, Serbia. • Serbia did it again. The hosts claimed their eighth European title. Even more impressively, they stayed perfect on home soil, winning gold for the third straight time in Belgrade after their triumphs in […]
Funchal 2026: European Water Polo Championships Day 4 match previews
Match previews, Day 4 – Thursday 29 January(Local times shown) Group C9:00 Italy v Türkiye • This will be the first clash between the two teams at any European Championships. Their only recent notable clash came in 2018 during the Mediterranean Games in Tarragona, Spain, which finished in an emphatic 30-3 win for the Italians (with […]
Funchal 2026: Israel, Netherlands and Italy book their place in the next phase at European Championships
The highlight of the day was no doubt the battle between Israel and Great Britain in Group D. A place in the top eight was at stake, and it was Israel who took it with a game to spare, thanks to a mix of outstanding defending and clinical finishing. It was also the perfect revenge […]
Funchal 2026: Hungary fightback to sink Spain on opening day of European Championships
Hungary were the big winners on the opening day of the women’s European Water Polo Championships after battling back from 2-5 down to beat Spain 9-7 at the Funchal Olympic Pools Complex. It was a fourth successive victory for the Magyars against their fierce rivals and that run includes beating them in last year’s semi-finals […]
