by Seven members of the Water Polo Club of the City of Manchester (COM) were selected to represent Great Britain at the championships in the World Aquatics 2025 in Singapore.
With half of the national squad from Manchester and several of those from the Bolton region, this selection cemented the region’s reputation as a power plant in the British water polo.
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The GB team of GB, led by head coach Theo Nousios, who also acts as head coach for Com, is acted against France, South Africa and Spain last week.
“This group of athletes trained incredibly hard,” said Nousios. “Our main goal is to proudly learn, grow and represent Britain. Showing the commitment of these women – elite sports with careers and studies are almost inspiring.”
In contrast to many of their international opponents, who are full-time professional athletes, the GB squad largely consists of players who train in addition to demanding day jobs.
The World Championships are not only a prestigious event, but also a crucial springboard for the Olympic qualification. Strong achievements in Singapore could significantly influence the chances of GB to secure a place at the Olympic Games in La 2028.
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“This is a proud moment for Manchester,” said the club’s chairman, Paul Blenkinship,.
“Seven players and the national head coach come from our program show the strength of our development path and the passion for water polo in this city.”
N -fans can follow the action live on EurovisionSport.com, where all games are streamed.
