Hungary wins European Water Polo Championships men’s title!

Host Hungary won the men’s tournament of the 34th European Water Polo Championship here on Sunday, edging Spain 14-13 (1-3, 3-0, 2-2, 3-4, 5-4) with penalty shots in the final.

Hungary earned the best team of Europe in waterpolo for the 13th time.

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The odds were in favor of the host team, as the two teams met each other 18 times before the final, with three draws in addition to 15 Hungarian wins.

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Photo: MTI/Szigetváry Zsolt

Montenegro beat Croatia 10-9 (1-3, 2-4, 4-1, 3-1) to clinch the bronze.

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Photo: MTI/Szigetváry Zsolt

The European Water Polo Championship started on January 12.

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Photo: MTI/Czagány Balázs

Budapest welcomed the best water polo teams for the fifth time after 1926, 1958, 2001 and 2014, which is a record in the history of the event.

Source: Xinhua – BUDAPEST

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  1. Many congrats. to the boys on this fantastic achievement, you have done everybody proud. P.S. What a lovely looking team! Best regards from Granny Mary

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