Waterpolo greats prepare in Dublin
Paul O'Flynn watches some of the best Waterpolo players in the world prepare for the Olympics in Dublin.
Paul O'Flynn watches some of the best Waterpolo players in the world prepare for the Olympics in Dublin.
Confident Serbia expect to dent Hungary's bid for a fourth straight Olympic water polo title when the sport's superpowers meet on the first day of men's competition in London.
The Irish Water Polo Association have announced that they will host a pre-Olympic men's waterpolo tournament in Dublin prior to the London Olympics.
Three-times Olympic gold medal winners Hungary have accepted an invitation from the Irish Waterpolo Association to play two test matches against Great Britain on Monday 6 June and Tuesday 7 June in the National Aquatic Centre, Blanchardstown.
Water polo powerhouse Hungary battled to a thrilling 14-10 victory over the United States on Sunday to win their third successive Olympic gold medal.
The United States battled their way into the final of the Olympic women's waterpolo on Tuesday with a 9-8 victory over arch-rivals Australia.
Defending Olympic water polo champions Hungary drew with Montenegro after letting a three-goal lead slip, while medal contender Serbia easily beat Germany in first round games on Sunday.