The European Universities Water Polo Championship has finally concluded on 19th of July 2023 with an exciting Medal and Closing Ceremony at the Outdoor Bath of Ellipsum, in Miskolc, Hungary.

Over 130 participants from 7 Universities from 3 countries took part in this year’s edition of the event.

The medals and awards were presented by Mr. Miklós Gór-Nagy - Sports Director of the Hungarian Water Polo Federation, Mr. Gábor Vogel - Water Polo Technical Delegate of EUSA, Mr. György Kovács - EUSA Technical Commission Vice Chair, and Mr. Pál Veres - Mayor of Miskolc.

FINAL STANDINGS 

1. Budapest Business School

2. University of Pécs

3. University of Debrecen

AWARDS

• MVP - Márton Keresztúri, University of Pécs

• Best Goalkeeper: Márk Gábor Szalai - Budapest Business School

• Top Scorer: Kristóf Sziládi - Corvinus University

  

Detailed results can be found on this link.

The 2023 European Universities Water Polo Championship in Miskolc was a remarkable celebration of athleticism, fair play, and excellence. Athletes from across Europe showcased their outstanding performances, captivating water polo enthusiasts and dignitaries alike. The event, organised with the utmost dedication by the University of Miskolc, the Hungarian University Sports Federation, and the European Universities Sports Association, brought people together in a spirit of mutual understanding. As the medal ceremony honoured these highly skilled student-athletes, the message of fair play, teamwork, and passion for water polo resonated strongly, inspiring all to continue fostering these values in the pursuit of sporting greatness.

The next EUC will take place in Vukovar, Croatia and all teams are warmly welcomed to join the next European Universities Water Polo Championship in 2025. 

The EUSA flag was passed to representatives of the University of Vukovar: Mrs. Sanja Gongeta -Vice Dean for International Cooperation at the University of Vukovar, Mr. Slobodan Stojanovic - Vice Dean for Finance at the University of Vukovar, Mr. Željko Sudarić - Dean at the University of Vukovar, Mr. Dražen Pejić - Director of the Sports Association of University of Vukovar.

More info can be found at www.eusa.eu 

Check EUSA Water Polo Facebook page for more pictures, CLICK HERE and even more images of the tournament HERE – feel free to download and use them! Please tag us on social media, using @eusawaterpolo.

Follow all the results HERE.