The women’s water polo quarter-finalists are locked in at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025, with JPN reaching the last eight for the first time and GRE reaching the same stage for the 12th straight time.  ITA were put to the test by CHN with the Chinese throwing everything they had at the Italians. But ITA were always one step ahead at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. … Continue reading Sports: JPN reach women’s water polo quarter-finals for the first time at Singapore 2025

After a day of thrilling battles, the first four quarter-finalists of the men’s water polo competition at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 were confirmed on Wednesday (16 July). Group toppers ITA (A), ESP (B), USA (C) and CRO (D) booked their spot in the last eight, while their opponents will be determined in the crossover matches on 18 July. The final day of … Continue reading Sports: ESP and CRO withstand pressure to clinch men’s water polo quarter-final berths at Singapore 2025

AUS, USA, HUN and ESP have reached the women’s water polo quarter-finals of the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 after ending the group stage with a perfect record on Tuesday (15 July). Defending champions USA (Group B), AUS (Group A) and HUN (Group C) achieved easy wins against ARG, NZL and debutants CRO respectively to seal top spot in their groups.  In the Group D … Continue reading Sports: AUS, USA, HUN, ESP reach women’s water polo quarter-finals at Singapore 2025

World No. 7 ITA pulled off a stunning upset over reigning Olympic champions SRB in Group A of the men’s water polo competition at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 on Monday (14 July). Meanwhile, Group B heavyweights HUN and ESP clinched narrow victories to set up a top-of-the-table showdown. Hosts SGP also recorded a brilliant start against CAN before losing momentum and eventually … Continue reading Sports: ITA stun Olympic champions SRB on penalties; hosts Singapore suffer second defeat in men’s water polo

The women’s water polo teams of HUN, AUS and USA have one foot in the quarter-finals of the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 after winning their second group stage games on Sunday (13 July).  HUN easily defeated JPN 33-13, while AUS were made to work for their 19-15 win over ITA.  In the blockbuster finale of the day between two world champions, defending champions … Continue reading Sports: HUN, AUS, USA nearly through to women’s water polo quarter-finals of Singapore 2025, hosts suffer second defeat on Day 3

Defending champions and world No. 1 CRO were off to a flying start with a 25-6 trouncing of CHN on Day 2 of the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 on Saturday (12 July). Also in Group D, just margins separated world No. 8 MNE and world No. 3 GRE with the former eventually stunning their rivals 10-9 in a tight contest. After the first quarter, MNE … Continue reading Sports: Men’s water polo powerhouses Croatia off to flying start at Singapore 2025, hosts Singapore fall to Brazil in valiant fashion

Reigning women’s water polo world champions USA kickstarted their title defence with a 15-7 win over CHN on the first day of the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 on Friday (11 July). Says Wang Huan (CHN): “I feel like we performed quite well, but our performance fell off during the second half. We’re still quite a new team and we’re looking forward to facing many other … Continue reading Sports: USA kickstart women’s water polo world title campaign with win, hosts Singapore also in action on Day 1

The World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 (WCH 2025) has begun, with Tharman Shanmugaratnam, President of the Republic of Singapore, officially declaring the event open on Thursday (10 July). President Tharman was Guest of Honour at the WCH 2025 opening ceremony, which was also attended by World Aquatics president Husain Al Musallam. Acting Minister for Culture, Community and Youth & Senior Minister of State for … Continue reading Sports: President of Singapore Mr. Tharman Shanmugaratnam officially declares World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 open