Greece’s national women’s water polo team secured a historic victory at the World Aquatic Championships in Singapore on Wednesday, defeating Hungary 12–9 in a dominant final game performance. The triumph marks Greece’s second world title, coming 14 years after their first championshiop in Shanghai in 2011.
Led by head coach Haris Pavlidis, the Greek side delivered a near-flawless display of tactical discipline, composure, and offensive precision to overpower a Hungarian team that had handed them their only loss earlier in the tournament.
Determined to make the most of their opportunity on the world stage, the Greek team took control early in the match, building a commanding 8–4 lead by halftime. With clinical execution in attack and a disciplined defensive setup, they maintained their advantage throughout, despite a brief scoring lull in the third quarter.
Goalkeeper Ioanna Stamatopoulou proved crucial during that period, making key saves to deny any Hungarian comeback hopes. Greece’s 12–6 lead early in the final quarter effectively sealed the result, capping off a dream campaign with a performance that left little doubt about their supremacy.
The win crowns a tournament of remarkable consistency and intensity for Greece, whose back-to-back wins over powerhouses Australia and the United States in the knockout stages had already signaled their formidable form.
Match Score by Quarters:
Greece–Hungary: 3–1, 5–3, 2–2, 2–3
