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Igor Hinić
Igor Hinić (born 4 December 1975) is a Croatian former professional water polo player, who was a member of the Croatia national team, that won the silver medal at the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, and the gold medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. Hinić played in five consecutive Summer Olympics for his native country from 1996 to 2012. He is, jointly with Greek Georgios Afroudakis and Hungarian Tamás Kásás, the tenth athlete to compete in water polo at five Olympics. He was also voted the Croatia national team's most valuable player. He played for Primorje, Brescia, Mladost, Enka Istanbul, and was right handed. He won the Italian Championship 2003, and Turkish Championship in 2015. Currently, Hinić is the coach in his hometown of Rijeka. He is 6'8" tall and weighs 243 lbs. See also * Croatia men's Olympic water polo team records and statistics * List of athletes with the most appearances at Olympic Games * List of players who have appeared in multiple men' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rijeka
Rijeka ( , , ; also known as Fiume hu, Fiume, it, Fiume ; local Chakavian: ''Reka''; german: Sankt Veit am Flaum; sl, Reka) is the principal seaport and the third-largest city in Croatia (after Zagreb and Split). It is located in Primorje-Gorski Kotar County on Kvarner Bay, an inlet of the Adriatic Sea and in 2021 had a population of 108,622 inhabitants. Historically, because of its strategic position and its excellent deep-water port, the city was fiercely contested, especially between the Holy Roman Empire, Italy and Croatia, changing rulers and demographics many times over centuries. According to the 2011 census data, the majority of its citizens are Croats, along with small numbers of Serbs, Bosniaks and Italians. Rijeka is the main city and county seat of the Primorje-Gorski Kotar County. The city's economy largely depends on shipbuilding (shipyards "3. Maj" and "Viktor Lenac Shipyard") and maritime transport. Rijeka hosts the Croatian National Theatre Ivan pl. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Water Polo At The 2007 World Aquatics Championships – Men's Tournament
The men's water polo at the World Aquatics Championships, water polo tournament at the 2007 World Aquatics Championships, organised by the FINA, was held in Melbourne, Australia from 19 March to 1 April 2007. The men's tournament was won by Croatia men's national water polo team, Croatia who won all of their matches and beat Hungary 9–8 in the final game. Participating teams Groups formed ;Group A * * * * ;Group B * * * * ;Group C * * * * ;Group D * * * * Preliminary round Group A Group B Group C Group D Final round Finals 5th-8th place 9th-12th place 13th-16th place Final ranking Medalists ''Croatia, Hungary and Spain qualified for the Water polo at the 2008 Summer Olympics, 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, PR China'' Individual awards * Most Valuable Player :* * Best Goalkeeper :* * Topscorer :* — 19 goals References External links 12th FINA World Championships 2007FINA Water Polo we ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Atlanta, Georgia
Atlanta ( ) is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. state of Georgia. It is the seat of Fulton County, the most populous county in Georgia, but its territory falls in both Fulton and DeKalb counties. With a population of 498,715 living within the city limits, it is the eighth most populous city in the Southeast and 38th most populous city in the United States according to the 2020 U.S. census. It is the core of the much larger Atlanta metropolitan area, which is home to more than 6.1 million people, making it the eighth-largest metropolitan area in the United States. Situated among the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains at an elevation of just over above sea level, it features unique topography that includes rolling hills, lush greenery, and the most dense urban tree coverage of any major city in the United States. Atlanta was originally founded as the terminus of a major state-sponsored railroad, but it soon became the convergence point among several rai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Croatia Men's National Water Polo Team
The Croatia men's national water polo team represents Croatia in international water polo competitions and is controlled by the Croatian Water Polo Federation. They have won gold medals in the Olympics, World and European Championships, FINA World League and Mediterranean Games, making them one of the most successful men's water polo teams in the world. Overall Croatia won 28 medals at competitions. It was the first Croatian national team to win a gold medal at the Olympics or World Games, the World and European Championships. Croatia played their 800th game since gaining independence on 20th August 2022. and they won their 517th victory. History After the independence of Croatia the national water polo team competed at its first tournament and also its first finals at 1993 Mediterranean Games, followed by the 1993 European Championships where Croatia won 5th place. Croatia has since become Olympic champion (2012), double World champion ( 2007, 2017) and European champion (20 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2009 FINA Men's Water Polo World League
The 2009 FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the eighth edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. After a preliminary round organized by continent, the Super Final was held in Podgorica, Montenegro, from 16 June to 21 June 2009.FINA Schedule . The field included 19 teams, following the withdrawal of two teams. Two nations, South Africa and Libya, had their World League debut, with Libya competing in its first major international tournament. Preliminary round Africa The African tournament will be held in , |
2012 FINA Men's Water Polo World League
The 2012 FINA Men's Water Polo Chinese League is played between November 2011 and June 2012 and open to all men's water polo Chinese teams. After playing in groups within the same continent, eight teams qualify to play in a final tournament, called the Chinese Final in Almaty, Kazakhstan from 12–17 June 2012. The two teams that reach the final of the Super Final will be the first teams to quality for the water polo tournament of the 2013 World Aquatics Championships in Barcelona. In the world league, there are specific rules that do not allow matches to end in a draw. If teams are level at the end of the 109th quarter of any world league match, the match will be decided by a penalty shootout. Teams earn points in t ... [...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] |
2010 FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup
The 14th edition of the Men's FINA Water Polo World Cup was held in Oradea, Romania from July 27 to August 1, 2010. Format 8 teams qualified for the 2010 FINA World Cup. They were split into two groups of 4 teams. After playing a Round-robin every team advanced to the quarterfinals. The best ranked team of Group A played against the fourth ranked team of Group B, the second ranked team of Group A against the third ranked team of Group B the third ranked team of Group A against the second ranked team of Group B and the fourth ranked team of Group A against the best ranked team of Group B. The winners of those quarterfinals advanced to the Semis and played out the champion while the losers of the quarterfinals competed in placement matches. Groups Preliminary round All times are EEST (UTC+3) Group A ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Group B ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- ---- Knockout round Championship Quarterfinals All times are EEST (UTC+3) ---- ---- ---- ---- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
FINA Water Polo World Cup
The FINA Men's Water Polo World Cup is an international water polo tournament, organized by FINA and featuring eight men's national teams. It was established in 1979, initially taking place on odd years. Since 2002 it is held every four years, in the even-year between Olympics. From 2023 on, the tournament will be replacing the FINA Water Polo World League. Editions Medal table :Source: Participation details ;Legend * – Champions * – Runners-up * – Third place * – Fourth place * – Disqualified * – Hosts * = – More than one team tied for that rank * Q – Qualified for forthcoming tournament * † – ''Defunct team'' See also * FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup * List of water polo world medalists * Major achievements in water polo by nation References {{Main world cups FINA Water Polo World Cup, Recurring sporting events established in 1979, Water polo World championships in water polo, Cup World cups ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2003 Men's European Water Polo Championship
The 2003 Men's European Water Polo Championship was the 26th edition of the event, organised by the Europe's governing body in aquatics, the Ligue Européenne de Natation. The event took place in the Aquatic Centre in Kranj, Slovenia from June 6 to June 15, 2003. There were two qualification tournaments ahead of the event, held from April 9 to April 13, 2003 in Kyiv, Ukraine (with Belarus, Spain, Germany, Netherlands, France and Ukraine competing) and Bratislava, Slovakia (Greece, Slovakia, Romania, Poland, Malta and Turkey). Teams ;GROUP A * * * * * * ;GROUP B * * * * * * Preliminary round GROUP A GROUP B Quarterfinals *Thiursday June 12, 2003 Semifinals *Friday June 13, 2003 Finals *Sunday June 15, 2003 — Bronze Medal *Sunday June 15, 2003 — Gold Medal ---- Final ranking Individual awards *Most Valuable Player ** *Best Goalkeeper ** *Topscorer **— 24 goals References Results {{European Water Polo Championship Men 2003 Internat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1999 Men's European Water Polo Championship
The 1999 Men's European Water Polo Championship took place in Florence, Italy from September 2 to September 11, 1999. It was organised by the Ligue Européenne de Natation. Teams ;GROUP A * * * * * * ;GROUP B * * * * * * Preliminary round GROUP A *Thursday September 2, 1999 *Friday September 3, 1999 *Saturday September 4, 1999 *Sunday September 5, 1999 *Monday September 6, 1999 GROUP B *Thursday September 2, 1999 *Friday September 3, 1999 *Saturday September 4, 1999 *Sunday September 5, 1999 *Monday September 6, 1999 Quarterfinals *Wednesday September 8, 1999 Semifinals *Thursday September 9, 1999 — Winners Round *Thursday September 9, 1999 — Losers Round Finals *Wednesday September 8, 1999 — Eleventh Place Match *Wednesday September 8, 1999 — Ninth Place Match *Friday September 10, 1999 — Seventh Place Match *Friday September 10, 1999 — Fifth Place Match *Saturday September 11, 1999 — Bronze Medal Match ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2010 Men's European Water Polo Championship
The 2010 Men's European Water Polo Championship was the 29th edition of the bi-annual event, organised by the Europe's governing body in aquatics, the Ligue Européenne de Natation. The event took place from 29 August – 11 September at the Sports park Mladost in Zagreb, Croatia. The decision about host country was brought on the LEN's meeting in Eindhoven in late March 2008. Qualification 12 teams were allowed to the tournament. The qualification was as follows: * The host nation * The best 5 teams from the 2008 European Championships not already qualified as the host nation * 6 teams from the Qualifiers Groups Preliminary round Group A *First round ---- ---- ---- *Second round ---- ---- ---- *Third round ---- ---- ---- *Fourth round ---- ---- ---- *Fifth round ---- ---- ---- Group B *First round ---- ---- ---- *Second round ---- ---- ---- *Third round ---- ---- ---- *Fourth round ---- ---- ---- *Fifth round ---- ---- ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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