Hungary’s bold charge towards the Women’s Water Polo World League Super Final title was halted at the last in Greece this evening as they lost 14-8 to the defending champions, the United States, in the final.
Hungary produced a second surprise at the International Swimming Federation Women's Water Polo World League Super Final in Greece as they defeated unbeaten Canada to earn a place in the gold-medal match against defending champions the United States.
Hungary, with only one win in the group stage, became the surprise semi-finalists tonight in the International Swimming Federation Women's Water Polo World League Super Final in Greece.
The United States claimed victory on day three of the International Swimming Federation Women's Water Polo World League Super Final at the Athens Olympic Aquatic Centre in Greece to finish top of Group B.
Canada and the United States made it two wins from two in their respective groups on the second day of the International Swimming Federation Women's Water Polo World League Super Final at the Athens Olympic Aquatic Centre in Greece.
Canada claimed a tight victory over defending bronze medallists Russia on the opening day of the International Swimming Federation (FINA) Women's Water Polo World League Super Final at the Athens Olympic Aquatic Centre in Greece.
The United States will start as firm favourites for the International Swimming Federation Women's Water Polo World League Super Final as they look to defend their 2019 title in the absence of some of the top European teams.
Japan and reigning champions the United States are set to open the water polo tournament at this year's postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games.
Russia secured their place in the women’s Water Polo World League Super Final after beating The Netherlands on the final day of the European qualification tournament in Budapest, Hungary.
The Netherlands earned a crucial victory over Spain at the European qualification tournament for the women’s Water Polo World League Super Final in Budapest.
Greece claimed a last-gasp 16-15 victory over The Netherlands and Spain put Russia to the sword with a 17-9 thrashing as the European qualification tournament for the women’s Water Polo World League Super Final resumed in Budapest.
Two of the seven teams due to be contesting the European qualification tournament for the women's Water Polo World League Super Final have pulled out because of coronavirus-related travel restrictions.
Croatia dramatically secured the final place in the men’s water polo tournament at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after beating Russia in a penalty shoot-out that required 15 rounds to find a winner.
Montenegro and Greece qualified for the men’s water polo tournament at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games after defeating Croatia and Russia in the semi-finals of the qualification competition in the Netherlands.
Greece claimed a dramatic victory on penalties as the men’s Olympic water polo qualification tournament reached the quarter-final stage.
Canadian show jumper Ian Millar holds the record for the most Olympic appearances by an athlete in any sport. When he competed at London 2012 at the age of 65 it was the tenth time he had competed in the Games since making his debut 30 years earlier at Munich 1972. He had won his only Olympic medal at Beijing 2008 when he was part of Canada’s team that took silver in the team jumping event. Millar won a gold medal in the Pan American Games team jumping event at Toronto 2015. He announced his retirement in 2019.
Liverpool City Council - Project Director, World Gymnastics Championships 2022 - United Kingdom
The City of Liverpool is host to the World Gymnastics Championships in 2022. The World Gymnastics Championships 2022 will be one of the largest international sporting events ever to be held in Liverpool. Held at M&S Bank Arena in Liverpool from 29 October to 6 November 2022, more than 550 gymnasts from 75 countries are expected to compete. We are looking for a freelance Project Director to lead the team as maternity cover for an initial 6 month period (with the possibility of extension and potential of Championship role in due course). This is a fantastic role for an experienced Project Director to continue the planning of the 2022 Championships, offering an opportunity to shape a unique and prestigious, world-class major international sport event.
The unprecedented delay to Tokyo 2020 meant the dreams of some athletes were stopped in their tracks. Mike Rowbottom reports on the men and women who could not wait another year.
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