Cyprus U17 water polo team places fourth at EU Nations Cup 2026

The Cyprus national U17 water polo team competed in the EU Nations Water Polo Cup 2026 in Brno, Czech Republic, held from November 6 to 8. The team began their campaign strongly, winning both group stage matches against Scotland (13-5) and Poland to secure first place in Group A. They continued their success in the quarterfinals by defeating the host nation, the Czech Republic, with a score of 14-11, thereby reaching the semifinals.

In the bronze medal match, Cyprus faced South Africa. Despite leading 9-6 during the game, the match ended in a 9-9 draw at the end of regulation time. Cyprus ultimately lost the contest 13-12 following a penalty shootout, finishing the tournament in fourth place. Despite the narrow loss, the tournament was marked by a significant individual achievement for Romylos Chatziotis, who was named the best goalkeeper of the competition.