News - Water Polo Australia

WORLD AQUATICS WOMEN'S U16 WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS

Our Australian U16 team won the bronze medal at the World Aquatics Women’s U16 Water Polo Championships overnight, triumphing over European powerhouse Croatia to secure the fairytale finish.

Fri 05 Jul 2024

AUSTRALIAN 18&U MEN READY FOR WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS CHALLENGE

The Australian 18&U team have arrived in Argentina ahead of the World Aquatics Men’s U18 Water Polo Championships which will see the best 20 teams in the world battle it out in the pool for the coveted World Championship title from July 2 to July 9 2024.

Mon 01 Jul 2024

Water Polo Australia welcomes record investment into Olympic and Paralympic sport

Water Polo Australia welcomes the announcement today by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Sports Commission that $283 million will be invested into high performance sport for the next two years.

Fri 28 Jun 2024

AUSTRALIAN 16&U WOMEN MAKING FINAL PREPARATIONS AHEAD OF WORLD AQUATICS WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Australian 16&U Women are making their final preparations ahead of the 2024 World Aquatics Women’s U16 Water Polo Championships taking place in Manisa, Turkey from Friday 28 June to Sunday 4 July.

Thu 27 Jun 2024

WORLD AQUATICS MEN'S U16 WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Australian 16&U Men left in at in the pool during their final match of the World Aquatics Men's 16&U Water Polo Championships, securing an impressive top 10 finish despite going down to the Netherlands 12-8.

Mon 24 Jun 2024

AUSSIE U16 MEN PREPARE FOR INTERNATIONAL DEBUT AT WORLD AQUATICS AGE GROUP WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS

After months of preparation, the Australian 16&U men’s team will take to the pool this week at the World Aquatics Men’s U16 Water Polo Championships 2024 in Malta.

Mon 17 Jun 2024

2024 13&U NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT CARNIVAL DRAW RELEASED

Ahead of the 2024 13&U National Development Carnival scheduled to take place next month, Water Polo Australia is pleased to release the final draw.

Mon 17 Jun 2024

RECONCILIATION ACTION PLAN PROGRESS UPDATE AND CALL FOR WORKING GROUP EOI

WPA’s first Reconciliation Action Reflect Plan was launch in August 2023, endorsed by Reconciliation Australia and developed by WPA’s Reconciliation Action Plan Working Group, led by Co-Chairs and Water Polo Olympians Dean Semmens and Nathan Thomas.

Thu 30 May 2024

AUSSIE SHARKS NAMED FOR PARIS OLYMPICS AS OLYMPIC TEAM CRACKS 100

The Aussie Sharks water polo team came face to face with their namesakes, as the 13-strong team was announced at SEA LIFE Sydney’s shark habitat.

Paris 2024

Tue 28 May 2024

CELEBRATING NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK WITH TAMMY TAYLOR

There is no doubt that volunteers make water polo possible, and this National Volunteer Week, Water Polo Australia is celebrating those that selflessly give their time and energy to benefit our community.

Fri 24 May 2024

20&U WOMEN'S AND MEN'S EUROPEAN TOURING SQUAD ANNOUNCED

Water Polo Australia is pleased to announce the squads selected for the 2024 European tours which will represent Australia later this year.

Fri 24 May 2024

WATER POLO AUSTRALIA RECEIVES PLAY WELL PARTICIPATION GRANT

More Aussies will be supported to get active and enjoy the benefits of sport and physical activity thanks to the Australian Sports Commission’s (ASC) Play Well participation grants.

Tue 21 May 2024

ORD MINNETT AUSSIE STINGERS CLEAN SWEEP CHINA TEST MATCH SERIES

The Ord Minnett Aussie Stingers have wrapped up their last game on home soil before the Paris Olympics with a dominant win, 18-3 against China.

Paris 2024

Fri 17 May 2024

NATIONAL CAREERS WEEK: ABBY ANDREWS

A constant juggling act is the reality for many elite athletes, working hard to balance their sport and professional career. It’s something that Ord Minnett Aussie Stinger Abby Andrews never thought would be possible for her, until an opportunity came up to intern at Ord Minnett.

Thu 16 May 2024

ORD MINNETT AUSSIE STINGERS COME FROM BEHIND TO WIN SECOND GAME IN CHINA SERIES

The Ord Minnett Aussie Stingers have come from behind to defeat China in the second game of a three test match series in Sydney.

Paris 2024

Wed 15 May 2024

ORD MINNETT AUSSIE STINGERS IMPRESS HOME CROWD ON PATH TO PARIS

The Ord Minnett Aussie Stingers have taken out the first of three test matches against China on home soil, as they continue to prepare for the Paris Olympic Games.

Paris 2024

Sun 12 May 2024