World Aquatics Championships: SA water polo women lose again

South African’s struggles on the international water polo stage have continued at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Qatar.

South Africa have both a men’s and women’s team competing in Doha.

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The South African women’s side were drawn in Group D alongside Canada, Italy and Great Britain.

The South African women’s water polo side lost 24-2 against Canada in their opening clash and followed that up with a 25-3 defeat against Italy.

They concluded their group commitments with a 14-5 defeat against Great Britain on Thursday, 8 February to finish bottom of the group and progress to the 13th-16th playoff bracket.

The SA women’s side scored just 10 goals while conceding 63 in their three matches.

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Meanwhile, the South African men’s side has faired no better.

The South African men’s side were drawn in Group A, alongside Spain, Croatia and Australia.

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The South African side lost their opening match 21-5 against Spain and then went down 29-7 against Australia in their second match.

A third hiding likely awaits against Croatia on Friday, 9 February considering Croatia beat Australia 13-8 in their earlier group match.

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