For the first time in European water polo history, two European Water Polo Championships will take place consecutively in the same country: Croatia. Moreover, the competition will be organized in a new format and in two host cities for the first time. Following the outstanding editions of the European Championship in Zagreb in 2010 and Split in 2022, Zagreb and Dubrovnik, one of the most successful and triumphant water polo centers in Europe, will be the hosts from January 4 to 16, 2024. Zagreb is fully committed to supporting its athletes. The city's great spirit of sportsmanship is widely known which also confirms Zagreb as the perfect host of the event.
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As reigning European champions, Croatia will have a unique opportunity to defend their prestigious title on home soil at the 2024 European Championship. This competition also provides a chance for the Croatian national team to qualify for the World Championship in Doha next February 2024 and secure a spot in the Olympic Games in Paris. It is thus crucial for Croatian water polo, and Zagreb and Dubrovnik to strive to make this competition one of the best yet, both in terms of organization and sport. The Croatian Water Polo Federation is the organizer and expects great support by the sports audience.
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The group stage matches will be played in both hosting cities, Zagreb and Dubrovnik, while the second stage of the competition will take place in the Mladost swimming pool in Zagreb to decide the winners of the 1st to 8th place. Meanwhile, the matches for the 9th to 16th place will be held in the Gruž swimming pool in Dubrovnik.
As of Monday, December 18, 2023, the tickets for the upcoming European Water Polo Championship in Croatia are available for purchase at this link.
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