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Tania Di Mario
Tania Di Mario (born 4 May 1979) is an Italian female water polo forward, who won the gold medal with the Women's National Team at the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, Greece, and the silver at the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. She was also part of the Italian team at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Olympics. Di Mario is one of four female players who competed in water polo at four Olympics. She was the top goalscorer at the 2004 Olympics, with 14 goals. She ranks first on the all-time scoring list in Olympic history, with 47 goals. Biography Di Mario was born in Rome. She started her sport career as a swimmer, moving to water polo aged 15. After playing for Vis Nova Roma, in 1997-1998 she moved to Orizzonte Catania for which, , she is still playing. With Catania she won a total of fifteen Italian national titles, five European Champions Cups and one European Super Cup. She debuted with Italian national team in 1999 in the European Games held in Prato, where Italy won the g ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carlo Azeglio Ciampi
Carlo Azeglio Ciampi (; 9 December 1920 – 16 September 2016) was an Italian politician and banker who was the prime minister of Italy from 1993 to 1994 and the president of Italy from 1999 to 2006. Biography Education Ciampi was born in Livorno (Province of Livorno).Page at Senate website . He received a B.A. in and in 1941 from the |
Water Polo At The 2015 World Aquatics Championships – Women's Tournament
The women's water polo tournament at the 2015 World Aquatics Championships, organised by the FINA, was held in Kazan, Russia from 26 July to 7 August 2015. Participating teams ;Africa * ;Americas * * * ;Asia * * * ;Europe * * * * * * * ;Oceania * * Format The 16 teams were drawn into four groups of four teams and played a round-robin. The best placed team advances to the quarterfinal, while the second-and third best team advance to the playoffs. The last placed team will play in placement games for place 13–16. From the quarterfinals on, a knockout system will be used to determine the winner. The losers of the playoffs and quarterfinals will play in placement games to determine their final position. Preliminary round Group A All times are MSK (UTC+3). ---- ---- Group B All times are MSK (UTC+3). ---- ---- Group C All times are MSK (UTC+3). ---- ---- Group D All times are MSK (UTC+3). ---- ---- Knockout stage ;Championship ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2004 FINA Women's Water Polo World League
The FINA Water Polo World League, 2004 FINA Women's Water Polo World League was the initial edition of an annual tournament organized by the FINA, International Swimming Federation (FINA). The tournament was held in Long Beach, California from June 23 to June 27, 2004. Preliminary round Group A Group B Knockout stage ---- ;5th–8th Places Final ranking Individual awards *Top Scorer ** — 12 goals ** — 12 goals References Sports123.com {{FINA Water Polo World League 2004 in women's water polo, World League, women FINA Women's Water Polo World League, 2004 International water polo competitions hosted by the United States ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 FINA Women's Water Polo World League
The FINA Water Polo World League, 2006 FINA Women's Water Polo World League was the third edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the FINA. Four qualification tournaments were held, before the Super Final took off in Cosenza, Italy from July 26 to July 30, 2006. Preliminary round GROUP A *Held from July 3 to July 8, 2006 in Yongzhou, PR China GROUP B *Held from July 7 to July 9, 2006 in Quebec, Canada GROUP C *Held from June 30 to July 8, 2006 in Barcelona, Spain and Bochum, Germany GROUP D *Held from June 30 to July 8, 2006 in Nancy, France and Syracuse, Sicily, Siracusa, Italy ---- Semi finals GROUP E *Held from July 12 to July 16, 2006 in Los Alamitos, California, Los Alamitos, United States GROUP F *Held from July 13 to July 17, 2006 in Kirishi, Russia *July 13, 2006 *July 14, 2006 *July 15, 2006 *July 16, 2006 *July 17, 2006 Super Final *July 26, 2006 *July 27, 2006 *July 28, 2006 *July 29, 2006 ... [...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] |
1999 FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup
The 1999 FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup was the twelfth edition of the event, organised by the International Swimming Federation (FINA). The event took place in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada from May 24 to May 29, 1999. Participating teams were the eight leading teams from the World Championships. The tournament served as a qualifier for the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia. Automatically the first ranked teams from Europe and the Americas, plus one team from the host country, qualified. Other teams could qualify at the 2000 Olympic Games Qualifying Tournament, held from April 22 to April 30 in Palermo, Italy. Teams ;GROUP A * * * * ;GROUP B * * * * Preliminary round GROUP A *May 24, 1999 *May 25, 1999 *May 26, 1999 GROUP B *May 24, 1999 *May 25, 1999 *May 26, 1999 Semifinals *May 28, 1999 Finals *May 29, 1999 — Seventh place *May 29, 1999 — Fifth place *May 29, 1999 — Bronze Medal *May 29, 1999 — Gold Medal ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2006 FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup
The 2006 FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup was the fourteenth edition of the event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the International Swimming Federation (FINA). The event took place in Tianjin, PR China from August 8 to August 13, 2006. Participating teams were the eight best teams from the last World Championships in Montreal, Quebec, Canada (2005). The top-five qualified for the 2007 World Aquatics Championships in Melbourne, Australia. Teams ;GROUP A * * * * ;GROUP B * * * * Squads *Gemma Beadsworth * Nicole Dyson * Suzie Fraser * Taniele Gofers *Kate Gynther *Fiona Hammond * Bronwen Knox *Emma Knox * Alicia McCormack * Patrice O'Neill *Melissa Rippon *Rebecca Rippon *Mia Santoromito Head Coach: *Greg McFadden * Gao Ao *He Jin *Li Shuwei * Liu Ping *Ma Huanhuan *Mo Fengmin *Qiao Leiying * Sun Huizi * Sun Yating *Sun Yujun * Wang Yi * Yang Jun * Xu Zheng Head Coach: * Pan Shengwa *Alexandra Asimaki * Alkisti Avramidou * Christina Dimitrokal ... [...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] |
2016 Women's European Water Polo Championship
The 2016 Women's European Water Polo Championship was held from 10 to 22 January 2016 in Belgrade, Serbia. Hungary won their third title by defeating the Netherlands 9–7 in the final. Italy captured the bronze medal after a 10–9 win over Spain. Qualification Format The twelve teams were split into two groups of six teams. The first four placed teams advance to the knockout stage, from which on a knockout-system will be used to determine the final positions. Draw The draw was held on 4 October 2015. Squads Preliminary round Group A All times are ( |
2006 Women's European Water Polo Championship
The 2006 Women's European Water Polo Championship was the eleventh edition of the now tri-annual event, organised by the Europe's governing body in aquatics, the Ligue Européenne de Natation. The event took place in the Banjica Sports Center in Belgrade, Serbia from September 2 to September 9, 2006. There were two qualification tournaments ahead of the event, held from April 7 to April 9, 2006 in Nancy, France (with France, Germany, Great Britain and the Netherlands competing) and in Madrid, Spain (Czech Republic, Greece, Spain and Ukraine). Qualification Teams ;Group A * * * * ;Group B * * * * Squads Preliminary round Group A *Saturday September 2, 2006 *Sunday September 3, 2006 *Monday September 4, 2006 Group B *Saturday September 2, 2006 *Sunday September 3, 2006 *Monday September 4, 2006 Quarterfinals *Wednesday September 6, 2006 Semifinals *Thursday September 7, 2006 Finals *Wednesday September 6, 2006 — Seventh place * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2001 Women's European Water Polo Championship
The 2001 Women's European Water Polo Championship was the ninth edition of the bi-annual event, organised by the Europe's governing body in aquatics, the Ligue Européenne de Natation. The event took place in Budapest, Hungary from June 16 to June 23, 2001. Teams ;Group A * * * * ;Group B * * * * Preliminary round Group A *June 16, 2001 *June 17, 2001 *June 18, 2001 Group B *June 16, 2001 *June 17, 2001 *June 18, 2001 Quarterfinals *June 19, 2001 Semifinals *June 21, 2001 Finals *June 19, 2001 — Seventh place *June 21, 2001 — Fifth place *June 23, 2001 — Bronze Medal *June 23, 2001 — Gold Medal ---- Final ranking Individual awards *Most Valuable Player ** *Best Goalkeeper ** *Best Scorer ** — 14 goals References *Results {{European Water Polo Championship Women 2001 International water polo competitions hosted by Hungary Women's water polo in Hungary European Championship Water polo Water polo is a co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2012 Women's European Water Polo Championship
The 2012 Women's European Water Polo Championship took place at the Pieter van den Hoogenband Swim Stadium in Eindhoven, the Netherlands, from January 18 to 28, 2012. Italy won their fifth title by defeating Greece 13-10 in the final. Hungary captured the bronze medal after a 9-8 win over Russia. Road to the 2012 Olympics The championships was part of the qualification procedure for the 2012 London Olympics that will take place in late July and early August of that year. There will be 8 women's teams in the Olympic competition. By the time that these championships took place, three women's places have already been booked: the winner of the Pan American Games in Guadalajara (Mexico), the Australian team for Oceania (not contested) and the British team, as host nation. As Great Britain women's team has been entered into the Olympic competition, there was not a direct entry to the Olympic tournament from the European Championships. Six women's teams will be entered into a world-w ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
