Singapore to host Asian Water Polo Championships in March, featuring the continent’s top teams
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- 31 Mar 2023
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Sports fans in Singapore will be able to catch a preview of the Asian Games water polo competition as the Republic hosts the Asian Water Polo Championships for the first time from March 22-27.
The continent’s giants such as China and Kazakhstan will be taking part in the meet, which is sanctioned by the Asia Swimming Federation and features both men’s and women’s competitions at the OCBC Aquatic Centre, said the Singapore Swimming Association (SSA) in a press statement on Wednesday.
SSA vice-president (water polo) Dominic Soh said: “Singapore is honoured to be given the opportunity to host an event of such stature.... We are on the lookout for competitions that will not only test our athletes against top opposition, but also allow us to gain more experience in hosting big events.”
Besides helping the Singapore teams prepare for the May 5-17 SEA Games in Cambodia, this meet will also serve as a qualifier for the May 1-7 World Cup, Division 2 in Berlin.
The men’s competition, which comprises eight teams, starts with a round-robin stage before proceeding to the play-offs, with the top four sides earning their spots in Berlin. Singapore are in Group A with Uzbekistan, China and Thailand, while Group B comprises Kazakhstan, Hong Kong, Iran and the Philippines.
The women’s event will feature only four teams – Singapore, Kazakhstan, Thailand and Uzbekistan – and will be played in a double round-robin format, with all four countries already sealing their spots at the World Cup. Read More…
