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Angelos Vlachopoulos
Angelos Vlachopoulos ( el, Άγγελος Βλαχόπουλος; born 28 September 1991) is a Greek water polo player. He won a bronze medal at the 2015 World Championships and competed at the 2016 Summer Olympics. He plays for Serbian club VK Novi Beograd. Honours Vouliagmeni *Greek Championship: 2011–12 *Greek Cup: 2011–12 Olympiacos *Greek Championship: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16 *Greek Cup: 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16 *LEN Champions League ''runners-up'': 2015–16 AN Brescia * Serie A1: 2020–21 VK Novi Beograd *LEN Champions League ''runners-up'': 2021–22 * Adriatic League: 2021–22 * Serbian Championship: 2021–22 Awards *Greek Championship MVP: 2015–16 with Olympiacos * LEN Champions League Top Scorer : 2020–21 with AN Brescia *Member of the World Team 2021 by ''total-waterpolo'' See also * List of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo This is a list of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo. Men Medalists by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thessaloniki
Thessaloniki (; el, Θεσσαλονίκη, , also known as Thessalonica (), Saloniki, or Salonica (), is the second-largest city in Greece, with over one million inhabitants in its Thessaloniki metropolitan area, metropolitan area, and the capital city, capital of the geographic regions of Greece, geographic region of Macedonia (Greece), Macedonia, the administrative regions of Greece, administrative region of Central Macedonia and the Decentralized Administration of Macedonia and Thrace. It is also known in Greek language, Greek as (), literally "the co-capital", a reference to its historical status as the () or "co-reigning" city of the Byzantine Empire alongside Constantinople. Thessaloniki is located on the Thermaic Gulf, at the northwest corner of the Aegean Sea. It is bounded on the west by the delta of the Vardar, Axios. The Thessaloniki (municipality), municipality of Thessaloniki, the historical center, had a population of 317,778 in 2021, while the Thessaloniki metro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FINA Water Polo World League
The FINA Water Polo World League was an international water polo league organized by FINA, which plays annually, typically from winter through to June. League play featured continental tournaments for men and women, from which the top teams emerged to play in the championship tournament (the "Super Final") where the league champion team is crowned. Men's league play began in 2002, to capitalize on increased worldwide popularity of water polo created by the 2000 Olympic Games, especially in Europe, North America and Australia. The women’s league was added in 2004, based on growing interest in women's play. In October 2022, FINA announced that the tournament would be replaced with the FINA Water Polo World Cup and FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup from 2023 on. Play format Matches consisted of four eight-minute quarters, with a five-minute half-time break. Tie games were decided by an immediate penalty shootout. The game venues had television requirements to bring the sport to th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LEN Champions League
The LEN Champions League is the top-tier European professional water polo club competition with teams from up to 18 countries. It is organized by the Ligue Européenne de Natation. The competition started in 1963 as European Cup. A change of name and format occurred in 1996, with the competition being renamed Champions League and the final four system being established as the format of choice, for the first time during the 1996–97 LEN Champions League. From 2003 to 2011 the competition was named LEN Euroleague (with the change of name being simply a re-branding) and from 2011 and on LEN Champions League, its current name. LEN Champions League is the most popular water polo league in the European continent. It has been won by 24 clubs, 10 of which have won the title more than once. The most successful club in the competition is Pro Recco, with nine titles. The current European champion is Pro Recco, who won their ninth title after defeating FTC Telekom Budapest in the 2020 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015–16 A1 Ethniki (men's Water Polo)
The 2015–16 A1 Ethniki is the 85th season of the Greek premier Water polo league and the 30th of A1 Ethniki. Team information The following 12 clubs compete in the A1 Ethniki during the 2015–16 season: Regular season Standings Pld - Played; W - Won; D - Drawn; L - Lost; GF - Goals for; GA - Goals against; Diff - Difference; Pts - Points. SourceA1 Ethniki/small> Playoffs Play outs Final standings See also * 2015–16 LEN Champions League *2015–16 LEN Euro Cup External links Official website Waterpololive.gr Waterpolonews.gr {{DEFAULTSORT:2015-16 A1 Ethniki (men's water polo) Seasons in Greek water polo competitions Greece A1 Ethniki A1 Ethniki The Greek Basket League (GBL), often also referred to as the Greek A1 Basketball League, or Greek Basketball Championship (originally called Panhellenic Basketball Championship), and also known as the Stoiximan Basket League for sponsorship reaso ... 2015 in water polo 2016 in water polo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2014–15 A1 Ethniki (men's Water Polo)
The 2014–15 A1 Ethniki is the 84th season of the Greek premier Water polo league and the 29th of A1 Ethniki. The winner of the league was Olympiacos, which beat Panathinaikos in the league's playoff's finals. It was the first final of the eternal enemies in Water Polo Championship. The clubs Panionios and Nireas Lamias (withdrawn shortly before the end of the championship) were relegated to the Greek A2 League. Team information The following 12 clubs compete in the A1 Ethniki during the 2014–15 season: Regular season Standings Pld - Played; W - Won; D - Drawn; L - Lost; GF - Goals for; GA - Goals against; Diff - Difference; Pts - Points. * Nireas Lamias was docked 3 points. Schedule and results Playout and 5th place At the play-out matches Paleo Faliro defeated Panionios. In the matches of ranking for the place 9-10 Chios defeated Faliro. In the matches of ranking for the place 5-6 Ydraikos defeated PAOK. Championship playoff Teams in bold won the p ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greek Water Polo Cup
The Greek Water Polo cup is the second most important competition of Greece, Greek men's waterpolo and is organised by Hellenic Swimming Federation, KOE (Hellenic Swimming Federation). It was first held in 1953. Initially started as a competition in memory of Pantelis Psychas, Greek athlete of the swimming. The competition was interrupted from 1959 to 1983. Moreover, it wasn't held in 1993-94 season. From 1998-99 season the Final Four system was instituted. Olympiacos Water Polo Club, Olympiacos Piraeus have won the most titles (23), followed by Ethnikos Piraeus Water Polo Club, Ethnikos Piraeus (12). Olympiacos is the team with the most appearances in finals (30) while Ethnikos has the record of successive wins (8). Title holders * 1953 Ethnikos Piraeus Water Polo Club, Ethnikos Piraeus * 1954 Ethnikos Piraeus Water Polo Club, Ethnikos Piraeus * 1955 Ethnikos Piraeus Water Polo Club, Ethnikos Piraeus * 1956 Ethnikos Piraeus Water Polo Club, Ethnikos Piraeus * 1957 Ethni ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
A1 Ethniki Water Polo
The A1 Ethniki ( el, Α1 Εθνική Κατηγορία), often referred to as the Greek Water Polo League, is the highest professional water polo league in Greece. It is run by the Hellenic Swimming Federation. It is considered one of the top national leagues in European water polo, as its clubs have made significant success in European competitions. Ethnikos is the team with the most championships, having 38. Ethnikos also has the record for consecutive championships, with 18. History * 1923-27: ''Panhellenic Championship'' (held by SEGAS) * 1927–28 to 1965-66: ''Panhellenic Championship'' (held by Hellenic Swimming Federation) * 1966–67 to 1985-86: ''A Ethniki (held by Hellenic Swimming Federation)'' * 1986–87 to present: ''A1 Ethniki (held by Hellenic Swimming Federation)'' Title holders * 1922–23 Peiraikos Syndesmos, Peiraikos * 1925–26 Ethnikos Piraeus Water Polo Club, Ethnikos Piraeus * 1926–27 Olympiacos Water Polo Club, Olympiacos Piraeus * 1927–2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2016 Summer Olympics
The 2016 Summer Olympics ( pt, Jogos Olímpicos de Verão de 2016), officially the Games of the XXXI Olympiad ( pt, Jogos da XXXI Olimpíada) and also known as Rio 2016, was an international multi-sport event held from 5 to 21 August 2016 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, with preliminary events in some sports beginning on 3 August. Rio de Janeiro was announced as the host city at the 121st IOC Session in Copenhagen, Denmark, on 2 October 2009. 11,238 athletes from 207 nations took part in the 2016 Games, including first-time entrants Kosovo at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Kosovo, South Sudan at the 2016 Summer Olympics, South Sudan, and the Refugee Olympic Team at the 2016 Summer Olympics, Refugee Olympic Team. With 306 sets of medals, the Games featured 28 Olympic sports, including rugby sevens and golf, which were added to the Olympic program in 2009. These sporting events took place at 33 venues in the host city and at five separate venues in the Brazilian cities of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Water Polo
Water polo is a competitive team sport played in water between two teams of seven players each. The game consists of four quarters in which the teams attempt to score goals by throwing the ball into the opposing team's goal. The team with the most goals at the end of the game wins the match. Each team is made up of six field players and one goalkeeper. Excluding the goalkeeper, players participate in both offensive and defensive roles. It is typically played in an all-deep pool where players cannot touch the bottom. A game consists mainly of the players swimming to move about the pool, treading water (mainly using the eggbeater kick), passing the ball, and shooting at the goal. Teamwork, tactical thinking and awareness are also highly important aspects. Water polo is a highly physical and demanding sport and has frequently been cited as one of the most difficult to play. Special equipment for water polo includes a water polo ball, a ball of varying colors which floats on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LEN European U19 Water Polo Championship
LEN European U19 Water Polo Championships is a continental water polo tournament held every two years for the players under the age of 19. It was launched by LEN in 1970 for men and in 1994 for women. Men's tournament History Medal table Women's tournament History Medal table External linksSport 123 archives men {{DEFAULTSORT:LEN Junior Water Polo European Championships LEN water polo competitions International water polo competitions |
FINA Junior Water Polo World Championships
FINA Junior Water Polo World Championships is an international water polo tournament held every two years for the players under the age of 20. It was launched by FINA in 1981 for men and in 1995 for women . The 2009 championships were played with U18 teams each, but in 2011 the FINA switched to U20 teams again. Editions Men Women Medals Men Women See also * * |
Water Polo At The 2013 Mediterranean Games
The water polo tournament at the 2013 Mediterranean Games in Mersin took place between 19 June and 26 June at the Mersin University, Çiftlikköy Campus Swimming Pool. Only the men's water polo tournament was held. Men's tournament Medal summary Events Participating nations Following nations have applied to compete in men's tournament. At least six nations competing is the requirement for tournament to be held. None of the Asian and African nations have opted to compete. ;Men References {{DEFAULTSORT:Water polo At The 2013 Mediterranean Games Sports at the 2013 Mediterranean Games 2013 File:2013 Events Collage V2.png, From left, clockwise: Edward Snowden becomes internationally famous for leaking classified NSA wiretapping information; Typhoon Haiyan kills over 6,000 in the Philippines and Southeast Asia; The Dhaka garment fact ... Med ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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