IT’S THE OLYMPICS!
August 6th, 2024
Alright Water Polo fans! If you haven’t been following water polo at the Olympics, it’s time to get up-to-date and on board to support our Aussie Stingers! 🇦🇺💪
The preliminary rounds are done and dusted, and the Stingers are undefeated, topping their group! 🙌🔥
The journey so far…
🤽 v China: 7-5
🤽 v Netherlands: 15-14 (penalty s/o)
🤽 v Canada: 10-7
🤽 v Hungary: 14-12 (penalty s/o)
Now, they face Greece in the Quarter Finals. This is a critical match! A win keeps them in the hunt for a medal 🥇🥈🥉while a loss means playing for 5-8th position 😏.
Set your alarms, it’s going to be epic! ⏰
🇦🇺AUS v GRE🇬🇷
Wednesday, August 7
⏰03:00 AM
And don’t forget, the Aussie Sharks will take on Japan tonight at 9:35PM in their final group match, a win will secure them second position in group B.
Don’t miss a second! Make sure you tune into @9now to see all the action. 📺💦
August 7th, 2024
🦈 The Aussie Sharks have secured their quarter-final spot after a solid performance in the Group B preliminary rounds! Despite some tough matches, they have finished second in their pool and built confidence with wins against powerhouses Serbia and Hungary.
Sharks Preliminary Results:
🤽♂️ v 🇪🇸 Spain: 5-9
🤽♂️ v 🇷🇸 Serbia: 8-3
🤽♂️ v 🇫🇷 France: 9-8
🤽♂️ v 🇭🇺 Hungary: 9-8
🤽♂️ v 🇯🇵 Japan: 13-14
Now, it’s do-or-die time as they face the USA in the quarter-finals! The pressure is on, but our Sharks thrive under it. Set your alarms and don’t miss this epic showdown!
Match Details:
🇦🇺 AUS v USA 🇺🇸
📆Thursday, August 8
⏰03:00 AM
And don’t forget to cheer for the Aussie Stingers, who will be battling Greece in their quarter-final match at 03:00AM tomorrow morning!
There’s no better time to support Australian Water Polo.
August 8th, 2024
With the quarter-finals complete, we couldn’t be prouder of our Aussie Sharks! They fought valiantly and narrowly lost to the USA in an epic 10-11 battle, decided by a heart-stopping penalty shootout. If you missed it, make sure it’s top of your replay list—a truly magnificent game, even if it wasn’t the ending we hoped for.
The Sharks’ journey isn’t over yet! They’re diving into the classification rounds for 5th-8th place, with Greece as their first opponent. Match time TBA—stay tuned!
The Aussie Stingers rocked their quarter-final in a thrilling showdown against Hungary. Under immense pressure, they were flawless in the penalty shootout, clinching a 14-12 victory. This win keeps them in the medal hunt!
Next up, in the semi finals, the Stingers face the three-time gold medalists and reigning champions, the USA. As the ultimate underdogs, they’ll be fighting from the first whistle. Can they do it? Absolutely, they can!🟡🟢
Match details:
🇦🇺 AUS vs USA 🇺🇸
📆 Friday, August 9
⏰ 03:35 AM
August 9th, 2024
🏅 Australia, we’re bursting with pride this morning! 🇦🇺 The Stingers have once again proven their incredible skill and unbreakable spirit, taking down the reigning gold medalists, USA, in an edge-of-your-seat penalty shootout. Their confidence and relentless determination have been nothing short of inspiring throughout this tournament, and now, they're ready to face the next challenge—Spain, the reigning Olympic silver medalists.
This matchup is going to be intense, but let’s break down some stats from this tournament:
🔥 Spain is undefeated… and so are the Stingers. 🔥 Spain beat the USA to reach the finals… and so did the Stingers. 🔥 Spain won a penalty shootout against the Netherlands… and so did the Stingers.
Can the Stingers do it? Absolutely! We believe in them, and we know they’ll give it everything they’ve got. And if it comes down to another penalty shootout, @gabipalm has got our back! 🤲💪
Stingers Match Details:
🇦🇺 AUS vs. SPAIN 🇪🇸 📆 Saturday, August 10 ⏰ 11:35 PM
Meanwhile, our Aussie Sharks are still in the fight, aiming to finish strong in the 5-8th Classification rounds.
Sharks Match Details:
🇦🇺 AUS vs. GREECE 🇬🇷 📆 Saturday, August 10 ⏰ 5:00 PM
Let’s get behind our teams and show them our support!
August 11th, 2024
The Paris Olympics were nothing short of amazing for our Aussie water polo teams! From thrilling matches to inspiring performances, our athletes showcased the true spirit of Aussie determination and teamwork on the world stage. 🟡🟢🔥
Our Aussie Sharks fought fiercely and finished the tournament in 8th place. With fantastic early wins, notably against Hungary, and a nail-biting quarter-final that ended in a narrow loss to the US in a penalty shootout, this team, featuring 10 debutants, has shown immense potential to grow from this experience. 🦈💥
The Aussie Stingers were undefeated heading into the gold medal final against the highly regarded Spanish team. Despite a relentless attack, they fell just short, losing 9-11. Their silver medal is the best performance by the Stingers since their historic gold at the Sydney 2000 Olympics. 🥈🌟
We’ve absolutely loved watching the Stingers and Sharks over the past two weeks. They’ve represented Australia flawlessly and undoubtedly inspired a new generation of water polo players to take up the sport. 💪🇦🇺
Feeling inspired? Now’s the perfect time to dive in and experience the excitement yourself! Whether you’re returning to the game or starting something new, Richmond Water Polo Club welcomes you to join us in the pool. Come and be part of our community, learn new skills, and enjoy the thrill of water polo! 🌟
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