The Greek water polo men’s national team has qualified for the quarterfinals of the 2024 Olympic Games after defeating the United States with a score of 13-11. The Greek team will now await their final rank in the group stage.
The national team once again put on a solid defensive performance in the game against the USA and showcased its high-scoring efficiency in the offense when playing with a one-player advantage.
The final standing in the group stage will depend on the outcome of the next games, against Croatia scheduled for August 3, and the second on August 5, when they will compete against Italy. These matches will determine the final ranking for the team.
In their opening match at the Paris 2024 Olympics water polo tournament, Greece comfortably beat Romania. In the second round, they emerged victorious in a game decided on a penalty shootout against the tough Montenegro side.
The Greek water polo team has consistently ranked among the top teams in the world for decades. The men’s team won a silver medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games, losing in the final to Serbia.
The men’s water polo team is seen by many Greek sports analysts as a real prospect for a medal in the Paris Olympic Games.
