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Sintez Kazan
Sintez is a Russian professional water polo club from Kazan, Russia. The club was formed in 1974 and plays in Russia's highest division since 1993. Former Russian centar forward Andrey Belofastov is head coach. Accomplishments * Russian Water Polo Championship ** (4) — 2006-07, 2019-20, 2020-21, 2021-22; ** (8) — 2005-06, 2007–08, 2009–10, 2011-12, 2012-13, 2013-14, 2015-16, 2016-17; ** (4) — 2004-05, 2009-09, 2010–11, 2017-18; * Russian Cup ** (4) — 2005, 2010, 2021, 2022; * LEN Cup ** (1) — 2006-07; ** (2) — 2005-06, 2015-16; Prominent players * Andrey Belofastov — 2004–09; * Irek Zinnourov — 2004–09; * Marat Zakirov — 2005–10; * Nikolay Maksimov — 2005–11; * Dejan Savić — 2005–10; * Danilo Ikodinović Danilo “Dača” Ikodinović ( sr-cyrl, Данило Дача Икодиновић, born 4 October 1976) is a Serbian former professional water polo player who played on the bronze medal squad at the 2000 Summer Olympics ( ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kazan
Kazan ( ; rus, Казань, p=kɐˈzanʲ; tt-Cyrl, Казан, ''Qazan'', IPA: ɑzan is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Tatarstan in Russia. The city lies at the confluence of the Volga and the Kazanka rivers, covering an area of , with a population of over 1.2 million residents, up to roughly 1.6 million residents in the urban agglomeration. Kazan is the fifth-largest city in Russia, and the most populous city on the Volga, as well as the Volga Federal District. Kazan became the capital of the Khanate of Kazan and was conquered by Ivan the Terrible in the 16th century, becoming a part of Russia. The city was seized and largely destroyed during Pugachev's Rebellion of 1773–1775, but was later rebuilt during the reign of Catherine the Great. In the following centuries, Kazan grew to become a major industrial, cultural and religious centre of Russia. In 1920, after the Russian SFSR became a part of the Soviet Union, Kazan became the capital of the Tat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shaikh Gaifutdinov Gilazoich
Sheikh (pronounced or ; ar, شيخ ' , mostly pronounced , plural ' )—also transliterated sheekh, sheyikh, shaykh, shayk, shekh, shaik and Shaikh, shak—is an honorific title in the Arabic language. It commonly designates a chief of a tribe or a royal family member in Arabian countries, in some countries it is also given to those of great knowledge in religious affairs as a surname by a prestige religious leader from a chain of Sufi scholars. It is also commonly used to refer to a Muslim religious scholar. It is also used as an honorary title by people claiming to be descended from Hasan ibn Ali and Husayn ibn Ali both patrilineal and matrilineal who are grandsons of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. The term is literally translated to " Elder" (is also translated to "Lord/Master" in a monarchical context). The word 'sheikh' is mentioned in the 23rd verse of Surah Al-Qasas in the Quran. Etymology and meaning The word in Arabic stems from a triliteral root connected with a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Revaz Chomakhidze
Revaz Chomakhidze (born December 15, 1973) is a Georgian water polo player who played on the silver medal squad at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal squad at the 2004 Summer Olympics. Career The well-built player started his water polo career in Tbilisi, Georgia (former Soviet Union) at the sportclub "Dinamo", where he was active between the years 1987-1993. His first coach was Vladimir Kutataladze. After studying at the Tbilisi State University of Georgia he joined the diplomatic Academy. Although he got a diploma "Master Sporta" Waterpolo (2002). Soon the talented player got his first engagement abroad in Italy: first he played by "Rari Nantes Florentia" 1993-1997. After returning to Russia ( Dinamo from 1997–2000) he got a special contract, which allowed him to study at the Moscow University in the economic departure. In 1997 he was the first time a member of the Russian National Squad. 1998 he played at the Goodwill Games. In 2000 he played again for one of the ... [...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] |
Andrey Belofastov
Andrey Belofastov (born 2 October 1969 in Kyiv, Ukraine) is a Russian former water polo player who competed in the 1992 Summer Olympics The 1992 Summer Olympics ( es, Juegos Olímpicos de Verano de 1992, ca, Jocs Olímpics d'estiu de 1992), officially known as the Games of the XXV Olympiad ( es, Juegos de la XXV Olimpiada, ca, Jocs de la XXV Olimpíada) and commonly known as .... See also * List of Olympic medalists in water polo (men) References External links * 1969 births Living people Sportspeople from Kyiv Soviet male water polo players Ukrainian male water polo players Russian male water polo players Olympic water polo players for the Unified Team Water polo players at the 1992 Summer Olympics Olympic bronze medalists for the Unified Team Olympic medalists in water polo Medalists at the 1992 Summer Olympics {{USSR-waterpolo-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Russian Water Polo Championship
The premier division of Russian water polo organized by the FVPR (''Federacijaa Vodnogo Polo Rossij'' / Russian Water Polo Federation). First held in 1992-93, it is currently contested by twelve teams. Spartak Volgograd is the most successful club with 12 titles since 1997, followed by Dynamo Moscow with 9. Title holders * 1992-93 CSKA Moscow * 1993-94 Dynamo Moscow * 1994-95 Dynamo Moscow * 1995-96 Dynamo Moscow * 1996-97 Spartak Volgograd * 1997-98 Dynamo Moscow * 1998-99 Spartak Volgograd * 1999-00 Dynamo Moscow * 2000-01 Dynamo Moscow * 2001-02 Dynamo Moscow * 2002-03 Spartak Volgograd * 2003-04 Spartak Volgograd * 2004-05 Shturm Ruza * 2005-06 Shturm Ruza * 2006-07 Sintez Kazan * 2007-08 Shturm Ruza * 2008-09 Shturm Ruza * 2009-10 Spartak Volgograd * 2010-11 Spartak Volgograd * 2011-12 Spartak Volgograd * 2012-13 Spartak Volgograd * 2013-14 Spartak Volgograd * 2014-15 Spartak Volgograd * 2015-16 Spartak Volgograd * 2016-17 Spartak Volgograd * 2017-18 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
LEN Cup
The LEN Euro Cup is the second-tier European water polo club competition run by the Ligue Européenne de Natation for those clubs who did not qualify for the LEN Champions League. The cup was inaugurated in 1992. History Names of the competition * 1992–2011: LEN Trophy * 2011–present: LEN Euro Cup Title holders * 1992–93: Újpest * 1993–94: Racing Roma * 1994–95: Barcelona * 1995–96: Pescara * 1996–97: Újpest * 1997–98: Partizan * 1998–99: Újpest * 1999–00: Jug * 2000–01: Mladost * 2001–02: Leonessa * 2002–03: Leonessa * 2003–04: Barcelona * 2004–05: Savona * 2005–06: Leonessa * 2006–07: Sintez Kazan * 2007–08: Shturm Chekhov * 2008–09: Szeged * 2009–10: Cattaro * 2010–11: Savona * 2011–12: Savona * 2012–13: Radnički Kragujevac * 2013–14: Spartak Volgograd * 2014–15: Posillipo * 2015–16: Brescia * 2016–17: Ferencváros * 2017–18: Ferencváros * 2018–19: Marseille * 2019–20 ''Cancelled ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Irek Zinnourov
Irek Khaydarovich Zinnurov (russian: Ирек Хайдарович Зиннуров; born 11 January 1969) is a Russian water polo player of Tatar origin who played on the silver medal squad at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal squad at the 2004 Summer Olympics. He won four Russian titles as a captain of the Kazan club Sintez. After retirement from competitions, in 2010, he became its vice-president, and in 2011 its head coach. Zinnurov is married to his schoolmate; they have a son Emil, who also plays water polo. See also * Russia men's Olympic water polo team records and statistics * List of Olympic medalists in water polo (men) * List of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo This is a list of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo. Men Medalists by tournament ;Abbreviation and legend * * – Host team * † – ''Defunct team'' * (C) – Captain * (GK) – Goalkeeper * (LH) – Left-handed Multipl ... References External ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marat Zakirov
Marat Sagitovich Zakirov (russian: Марат Сагитович Закиров, born November 8, 1973 in Nizhnekamsk, Tatar ASSR) is a Russian water polo player who played on the silver medal squad at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal squad at the 2004 Summer Olympics. See also * List of Olympic medalists in water polo (men) * List of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo This is a list of World Aquatics Championships medalists in water polo. Men Medalists by tournament ;Abbreviation and legend * * – Host team * † – ''Defunct team'' * (C) – Captain * (GK) – Goalkeeper * (LH) – Left-handed Multipl ... External links * 1973 births Living people People from Nizhnekamsk Russian male water polo players Water polo players at the 2000 Summer Olympics Water polo players at the 2004 Summer Olympics Olympic water polo players of Russia Olympic silver medalists for Russia Olympic bronze medalists for Russia Olympic medalists ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikolay Maksimov
Nikolay Mikhaylovich Maksimov (russian: Николай Михайлович Максимов; born 15 November 1972) is a Russian water polo goalkeeper, who played at the 1996 Summer Olympics, on the silver medal squad at the 2000 Summer Olympics and the bronze medal squad at the 2004 Summer Olympics. He was the top goalkeeper at the 2004 Olympics, with 67 saves. He competed as part of the Kazakhstan National Team at the 2012 Summer Olympics. Before his Olympic career, he won bronze medals at the world championships in 1994 and European championships in 1997. He graduated from the Moscow Institute of Pedagogy. See also * Russia men's Olympic water polo team records and statistics * Kazakhstan men's Olympic water polo team records and statistics * List of Olympic medalists in water polo (men) * List of players who have appeared in multiple men's Olympic water polo tournaments * List of men's Olympic water polo tournament goalkeepers This is a list of male goalkeepers who ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dejan Savić
Dejan Savić ( sr-cyr, Дејан Савић; born 24 April 1975) is a Serbian professional water polo coach and former player. He currently serves as head coach of the Serbia men's national water polo team and Crvena zvezda. During his playing career, he was part of two Olympic bronze medal squads, one for FR Yugoslavia at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, the other for Serbia at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, and one Olympic silver medal squad for Serbia and Montenegro at the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Savić started training with the Partizan water polo club at the age of five and he debuted for the first team (seniors) at the age of thirteen, while still a pupil in elementary school. His last club was VK Crvena Zvezda where he was team captain. He retired from active playing at the end of the 2010/11 season. At international level, Savić represented FR Yugoslavia, Serbia and Montenegro and Serbia, in 444 matches and scored 405 goals. He is the most capped player in Serbian water ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Danilo Ikodinović
Danilo “Dača” Ikodinović ( sr-cyrl, Данило Дача Икодиновић, born 4 October 1976) is a Serbian former professional water polo player who played on the bronze medal squad at the 2000 Summer Olympics (with Yugoslavia) and the silver medal squad at the 2004 Summer Olympics (with Serbia and Montenegro). He received a Golden Badge, award for the best athlete in Serbia and Montenegro. Club career He spent the 2005/06 season playing for VK Partizan. He appeared for the Serbian national water polo team in 304 matches, scoring 299 goals. In 2006, he appeared as a model in an underwear campaign for ExtremeIntimo. During the summer of 2006 he signed for Russian club Sintez Kazan. In his first season in Sintez Kazan, Ikodinović led the team to 2006/07 LEN Cup trophy as well as the Russian league title. In late March 2008, he reached an agreement with PVK Jadran to play for them in 2008/09 season. Clubs he played for * 1992–1998 VK Partizan * 1998–1999 ASN Catan ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
