Wednesday, March 31, 2021

Triathlon joins the European Games Krakow-Malopolska 2023



The sports programme for the European Games Krakow-Malopolska 2023 continues to grow with the inclusion today of triathlon. Our sport will return to the European Games fold in 2023 for the second time, after featuring at the first edition in Baku in 2015.

“It is great for our sport and for our organization to be included again in the programme of the European Games”, said World Triathlon President and IOC member, Marisol Casado. “And adding a third medal event, the Mixed Relay, proves that our sport presence is growing, especially in Europe. Providing the top European athletes another major event to compete at is always great news, that I am absolutely convinced that our community, the fans and spectators will love”, she said.

World Triathlon European Continental President Renato Bertrandi, said: “It is with great pleasure that we can confirm that triathlon will be part of the European Games that will take place in Poland in 2023,” Bertrandi said. “Triathlon was part of the first edition of the Games back in 2015 where we successfully staged our race over the standard (Olympic) distance. In 2023 we will be in the European Games with two races: the individual one based on the standard distance, 1500 Swim, 40km Cycle and 10k Run, and the Mixed Relay. This is a new exciting, fast and furious format that will provide a second medal opportunity to our discipline of triathlon for the first time in Tokyo 2020.

“I am sure that our best athletes will love to be part of the European Games in 2023 and I am confident that it will be seen as a not-to-be-missed event every four years.”

The European Games are the continent’s premier multisport event for elite athletes and are held every four years. The European Games Kraków-Małopolska 2023 are set to include roughly two dozen Olympic and non-Olympic sports. Sport climbing and triathlon join archery, badminton, beach handball, boxing, canoe, karate, modern pentathlon, muaythai, shooting and taekwondo on the 2023 programme, with more sports set to follow in the coming weeks.

 

ABOUT WORLD TRIATHLON

World Triathlon is the international governing body for the Olympic sport of triathlon and all related multisport disciplines around the world, including duathlon, aquathlon, cross triathlon and winter triathlon. Triathlon made its Olympic debut in Sydney 2000, with a third medal event, the Mixed Team Relay, added to the programme at Tokyo 2020, while paratriathlon was first added to the Paralympic programme at Rio 2016. World Triathlon is proudly committed to the development of the sport worldwide, with inclusion, equality, sustainability and transparency at our core as we seek to help triathletes at all levels of the sport to be extraordinary.


 

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Saturday, March 27, 2021

Hungary, Spain, Russia and Greece qualify for the Super Final of the 2021 FINA Women’s Water Polo World League



Hungary, Spain, Russia and Greece will be the four European teams participating in the Super Final of the 2021 FINA Women’s Water Polo World League. After a four-day tournament in Budapest (HUN), from March 24-27, the qualification of the Old Continent was finally determined, after the first games were contested in November 2019 and were then stopped in February 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In the Magyar capital, 13 months after the last matches of this competition, four additional games were contested, after the withdrawals from France and Italy, not able to travel to Hungary. Therefore, all encounters with these two teams concluded with a 5-0 victory for their contenders.

In the games effectively played, Greece managed a tangential triumph over the Netherlands by 16-15, while Spain comfortably won its duel with Russia (17-9). The Iberians were not so lucky with the Dutch, losing by 11-12 on March 26. In the final match of the tournament, Russia was better than the Netherlands, winning by 15-10. Hungary, who had played all its matches in 2019 and 2020 with those four opponents, benefitted from two automatic victories against Italy and France and topped the classification.

 

In the end, the European ranking concluded as follows:

1.    Hungary, 6 games, 5 wins, 1 loss, 16 points

2.    Spain, 6 games, 5 wins, 1 loss, 14 points

3.    Russia, 6 games, 3 wins, 3 losses, 9 points

4.    Greece, 6 games, 3 wins, 3 losses, 9 points

5.    Netherlands, 6 games, 3 wins, 3 losses, 8 points

6.    Italy, 6 games, 2 wins, 4 losses, 7 points

7.    France, 6 games, 0 wins, 6 losses, 0 points

 

The four non-European teams that will also take part in the Super Final of the competition are Canada, Japan, Kazakhstan and United States.

All matches are available on reply on FINAtv, while the results are displayed here. Daily games reports can be read on FINA website and photos / videos can be found on FINA social media channels.

 

Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA)

The Fédération Internationale de Natation, founded in 1908, is the governing body for aquatics worldwide. FINA's five discipline Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Diving, Water Polo and Artistic Swimming - are all included in the Olympic programme. High Diving made its first appearance in FINA events at the 2013 FINA World Championships. FINA counts 209 affiliated National Federations on the five continents and has its headquarters in Lausanne (SUI).


 

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Argentina campeón en aguas abiertas del Campeonato Sudamericano



por Lautaro Santos

 La Selección Argentina de Aguas Abiertas se subió a lo más alto del podio del Campeonato Sudamericano Absoluto tras conseguir el mayor caudal de medallas en las dos pruebas que se realizaron en el Club Náutico de Mar del Plata.

Hoy se debía correr la última competencia, la carrera de relevos 5k, pero la Prefectura Naval Argentina no autorizó el desarrollo de la prueba debido a condiciones climáticas y marítimas adversas.

Por ello, se pasó directamente a la premiación del Campeonato, y Argentina, con la medalla de oro de Gian Franco Turco y la medalla de plata de Romina Imwinkelried conseguidas el miércoles en los 5k, sumadas a los oros de Ivo Cassini y Cecilia Biagioli cosechados ayer en los 10k, quedó primera en la general.

En segunda posición quedó el seleccionado de Perú, con una medalla de oro y otra de plata, y tercero quedó Brasil con una de plata y tres de bronce. También se distinguió a la peruana María Alejandra Bramont y al brasilero Alexandre Finco, por ser los nadadores con más medallas en el torneo.

Los nadadores Joaquín Moreno, Julia Arino, Santiago Arteta y Belén Lahoz también tuvieron una destacada actuación en este torneo, todos ellos, acompañados por el equipo técnico compuesto por Adrián Tur, Cristhian Primón, Germán Calvelo, Claudio Biagioli, Hugo Peralta y Federico Ane, quien, a pesar de la distancia, estuvo siempre pendiente al equipo.


 

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Friday, March 26, 2021

Seleccionado argentino de polo acuático feminino gana otro



por Delfy Ibarra Mac kenna

Esta vez el seleccionado argentino de polo acuático femenino venció a Perú por 17 a 5 y con este resultado logró posicionarse en el segundo lugar de su grupo, buscando avanzar mañana para poder estar en la final del domingo. Los goles de argentina fueron convertidos por Lourdes Ribo (4), Mailen Villalba (4), Ashley Hatcher (2), María Sol Canda (2), Julieta Auliel (1), Carla Comba (1), Agustina Todoroff (1) y Dana Gerschcovsky (1). Para Perú marcaron: Miranda Nieto Cebreros (2), Rebeca Sofía Rodriguez Pinto (2) y Daniela Torres Santa María (1).

El imponente equipo Brasilero que sigue sacando ventaja en sus partidos, venció al seleccionado uruguayo por 22 a 1. Su máxima anotadora fue la atleta de 26 años Mirella Coutinho que anotó 5 goles, le siguió con 4 Diana Abla, Ana María Quesada (3), Mariana Duarte (3), Samantha Resende (3), Ana Beatriz Días (2), Jeniffer Cavalcante (2), por el lado de las celestes quién superó a la arquera Victoria Chamorro fue Nantu González.

En el partido entre Colombia y Paraguay, quién superó ampliamente a su rival fueron las chicas colombianas que golearon 31 a 4. María Isabel Cortinez Bedoya fue la goleadora con 8 tantos, Laura Hernandez Herrera (4), Carolina Ortega Fuentes (3), Daniela Marin Correa Capitan (3) y marcaron dos goles: María Valentina Restrepo Mercado, Isabella Dias Rios, Eliana Tonanzini Cadavid Rodriguez, Angela Viviana Samboni Navarrate, Susana Atheortua Gil y Xiniena Perea Torres, con un tanto Jualiana Atheortca Gil. Del lado de Paraguay, quienes anotaron goles fueron: Elena Victoria Fern{andez Ruiz Díaz (2), Wendy Natalia Aguilar Roa (1) y Lucía Carolina Prono Brítez.


 

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Argentinos Ivo Cassini y Cecilia Biagioli fueron oro nel Campeonato Sudamericano de Deportes Acuáticos 2021



por Lautaro Santos

En el día de hoy se realizaron los 10k en aguas abiertas del Campeonato Sudamericano Absoluto de Deportes Acuáticos 2021 donde los deportistas argentinos consiguieron dos nuevas medallas.

Por parte de los varones, Ivo Cassini logró la medalla de oro, mientras que la de plata fue para el ecuatoriano David Farinango y la de bronce para el brasilero Alexandre Finco.

En damas, Cecilia Biagioli fue quien se quedó con la presea dorada. La escoltaron en el piso la peruana María Alejandra Bramont y la venezolana Valentina Pérez.

Además, Joaquín Moreno y Julia Arino, quienes realizaron un muy buen trabajo, quedaron cuartos y estuvieron muy cerca de la medalla. En el día de mañana se realizará la carrera de relevos. Resultados y tiempos completos AQUÍ

https://cadda.org.ar/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/10-km-.pdf



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Thursday, March 25, 2021

Polo acuático da Argentina se prepara para enfrentar a Brasil nel Sudamericano de Deportes Acuáticos



por Maxi Bayonne

Los Yacarés descansaron en la sexta fecha del torneo y ya tienen en mente que mañana a las 22:00 se jugará una probable final adelantada frente al equipo carioca. El ganador de este encuentro será quien se quede con el primer lugar de la tabla de la clasificación. Ambos llegan con 10 puntos. En el transcurso del torneo Argentina hizo 126 goles y recibió 14; por su parte, Brasil anotó 131 tantos y recibió 6.

Los que si jugaron por la fecha 6 fueron Colombia y Paraguay. El partido termino con un resultado de 25 a 0 a favor del conjunto cafetero.  Los anotadores del encuentro fueron: Carlos Oviedo (15), Andres Rua (4), Felipe Mora (2), John Lozano (2), Santiago Quintero (1) y Juan Echeverry (1).

Brasil y Uruguay vencieron 5-0 a Perú y Chile respectivamente. Esto se debió a que los conjuntos de Chile y Perú abandonaron el certamen por casos de Covid positivo en sus planteles. En Perú, los positivos son 4 y en Chile solo 1.


 

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ITA intensifies OOC testing strategy for Aquatic disciplines ahead of Olympic Games


 

The International Testing Agency (ITA) has been supporting FINA with its out-of-competition (OOC) testing strategy since January 1, 2019, and the robust plan has seen many significant benefits.

The main focus for the 2021 testing year is the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Due to the Olympics falling approximately half way through the year, the testing programme has been divided into two halves, pre-Games and post-Games.

The majority of FINA’s OOC doping control programme is focused on the pre-Games period due to the increased doping risk that comes with an Olympic Games.

The ITA will be collecting approximately 3200 samples during the pre-Games testing period (number can vary depending on the rapidly-evolving sanitary situation). Reinforced controls are being implemented ahead of the remaining Olympic qualification events (diving, artistic swimming, open water), National Olympic Trials (swimming) and ahead of the Olympic Games itself. 

Due to the volume of competing athletes, the ITA pre-Games Expert Group, on which FINA Bureau Member Dr. Margo Mountjoy sits, have issued a large number of testing recommendations specifically tailored towards the aquatic disciplines. Meeting the recommendations is a combined effort between FINA and the athlete’s National Anti-Doping Agency (NADO), therefore collaboration is key. The ITA has already started liaising with NADOs to implement a collaborative testing programme that aims at fulfilling the pre-games testing recommendations for targeted athletes.

The ITA is ensuring the volume of additional  analysis conducted meets the requirements set out by WADA.

Written by: FINA Communications department / photo credit ©Maddie Meyer/Getty Images


 

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Spain closes on leader Hungary at Women's Water Polo World League, European


 

Written by: Gergely Csurka, FINA Media Commitee

It took 37 seconds for Russia to jump to a 2-0 lead but that might have been the last positive impression they could take away from this match. Early in the second, after 4-4, the Spanish netted three connecting goals in 1:46 minutes to go 4-7 up and they never looked back.

Russia chased them but only their counters worked somewhat – at least for three periods –, their man-up and 6 on 6 plays did not. Still, early in the fourth they had a glimpse of hope as they came back to 9-11 but it did not last long. Instead, their defence fell apart and Spain staged a 0-6 surge and won by seven at the end, a rather rare scenario in a game at this level.

A reflection on what the world went through: 13 months ago it was a different story, when these two clashed for the European title here in Budapest. It was on the other side of the Danube and the other end of the city, in the Duna Arena, in front of 5,000 fans. It was a thrilling match, Spain won 13-12 – returned to the continental throne after six years –, while this one turned into a lop-sided contest. Though as Spain’s legendary head coach, Miki Oca – Olympic and world champion as a player – said after the game: “Sometimes it happens. But don’t expect anything similar when we meet the Russians next time.”

FINAL RESULT

Russia v Spain 10-17

Details, stats, play-by-play here https://fina.furkisport.hr/index.php?page=game&id=1066&ln=en

Standings

1. Hungary 16 pts (5 wins, 1 loss), 2. Spain 14 pts (5W, 0L), 3. Greece 9 pts (3W/3L), 4. Italy 7 pts (2W, 4L), 5. Russia 6 pts (2W/3 L), 6. Netherlands 5 pts (2W/2L), 7. France, 0 pts (6L)

Remaining matches: NED v ESP, NED v RUS


 

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Marc-Antoine Olivier (FRA) - My objective has always been to mark my discipline

 


Olympic bronze medallist Marc-Antoine Olivier of France, 24, can’t be stopped. His drive and aspiration for open water comes through as an evidence. No hesitation in his speech as he replies to FINA’s questions. He is one of a kind.

Tallying two World titles and four Marathon Swim World Series victories, he is determined to add many more to his champion’s record.

After claiming gold at the first leg of the FINA/CNSG Marathon Swim World Series 2021, in Doha (QAT) on March 13, Olivier comes back on this first international race held in particular conditions.

“It felt really good to compete again because the last World Cup stage was last year in Doha, exactly a year and a month ago,” he admits.

“The race was particularly good because we have been met with challenging conditions such as heavy stream and waves. It was a long time we didn’t have these type of elements for a World Series race so I really appreciated this aspect.”

Reliving the last instants of the race, Olivier remembers: “After the second lap, we have almost created an escape together with Kristof Rasovsky, but it did not lead to anything more. We were quickly joined by the others. After this, I had many plans in my head to go and claim the victory and I managed to lead, with Gregorio Paltrinieri next to me, during the penultimate lap with 4km to go. We were both next to each other to create a pace and break through. In the end, Gregorio strategically placed himself behind and I continued to lead until the finish line.” 

With the pandemic and for about a year now, athletes have seen their opportunities to test their hard work decrease and they have missed the adrenaline and additional experience an international event provides.

Racing next to the most experienced open water swimmers is really enjoyable especially in an Olympic year. It allows everyone to measure and position themselves against the other swimmers ahead of the major milestone, the Olympic Games.

“It was important to see where we are but we haven’t prepared this event like we would for the Olympics, obviously. We can really see if the work we are doing throughout the year is efficient and good despite the various restrictions to train. So this competition was a really good way to position ourselves!”

Doha holds a special place in Olivier’s swimming career as he values the venue and the organisation

“Doha is really great because the race is staged in a different part of the sea each time. We don’t have to race the same route every time and it makes it more interesting. The hosts are really good with hospitality as well, and the organisation of the event. It is a place I particularly like to go to and it is a pleasure to take part in this stage of the World Cup. Water is normally above 22C° so it is lovely to swim in.”



Asked if this first event caused more tension and stress than usual, Olivier said:

“The first stressful situation we have been confronted with was the travel. We were supposed to arrive in Doha on Tuesday evening but we only arrived at 4am on Friday, just 24h before our race.”

“The travel restrictions due to COVID-19 were the main cause of stress. Other than that, there wasn’t so much stress at all. It actually was a relief to be able to take part in an international competition, finally,” he admits.

Continuing to train and progress amid the pandemic has been a challenge for many high-level athletes, but Olivier remains positive and realistic about all of it.

“We are now used to comply with the COVID protocols because we have started to compete in pool events already. We are used to wait in the room for the PCR test result and all the various safety measures that are necessary at the moment for a secured and safe environment.”

In my opinion, it also prepares us for the Olympic Games and the protocols we will have to follow when going to Japan.

Recent open water history has seen France completely overtake the discipline with an ambitious young generation that has achieved great results at the Olympics but also at the FINA World Championships. Olivier, an integral part of this success story, explains how the arrival of Stephane Lecat as National Team Open Water Programme Director in 2014, changed the destiny of the nation.



“The keen interest for open water in France arrived in 2014 with Stephane Lecat. We already had a generation that was strong amongst the junior category but was struggling to have good results in the elite competitions because they were lacking experience and this special touch to reach the podium,” he concedes.

“This young generation and Stephane Lecat’s expertise and knowledge made the success of the French team and our first podiums were reached, for example in the 10km with Aurelie Muller and myself at the Olympics. This collaboration has opened many doors and a better formation and preparation among the youngsters.”

“Medals make the youth dream, so it has naturally attracted more young people in the discipline. We always travel with a lot of young swimmers to the World Cup so they can directly compete with senior athletes and gain a maximum of experience. That way, when they finish to compete with the junior they aren’t lost and they know how a race runs and can perform well.”

“This generation paired with Stephane’s skills made us the best nation of the world!” he finally reflects.

With the Olympics being the hot topic at the moment, Olivier makes it clear:

My objective has always been to mark my discipline. In order to reach this, I have to go for the Olympic gold, simply.

In order to prepare the best, his schedule for the next few months unfolds as follows: “International travels are more complicated but we try to find solutions. As the Seychelles World Series has been cancelled, we are looking at going to La Reunion or Martinique, both French territories, and organise a competition in a warm climate with a training camp before in April. Then we will go to a final training camp in altitude in Sierra Nevada (ESP) at the end of June for three weeks. We will then directly fly to Japan with two weeks in Kanazawa to get used to jet lag and the climate and, from there, we will the go the Olympic Village.”

However, when in France, Olivier trains with coach Philippe Lucas.

“Personally, I have been training with Philippe Lucas for six years now. I started with him in 2015 in Narbonne (FRA), where we stayed three years. And now we have been based in Montpellier (FRA) for three years. We exclusively train in swimming pools, never in open water, because Philippe wants to have a lot of time markers which is hard to get in the sea, so we stay in the pool.”  

Olivier maintains the same level of ambition and expectations when it comes to the 2022 season, namely the FINA World Championships.

“For Fukuoka I am also aiming for gold and do better than what I did in Budapest where I won three medals, two gold and one bronze. I would like to equal or better my Budapest tally.”

Marc-Antoine Olivier will next attend the Budapest (HUN) and Setubal (POR) FINA/CNSG Marathon World Series in June.

Written by:FINA Communications department / photo credit ©Getty Images

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PRESENCIA ARGENTINA EN LA PRIMERA JORNADA DEL XLIV CAMPEONATO SUDAMERICANO DE CLAVADOS



por Delfy Ibarra Mac kenna

En el Parque Olímpico de Buenos Aires, se llevo a cabo la primera jornada de Saltos Ornamentales con presencia argentina en todas las categorías.

La atleta argentina Auka Sosa Alonso que compitió en Trampolín 1mt. consiguió el noveno lugar con 131.45 puntos. En Trampolín 3 mts. sincronizado, Mateo Horacio Pignata Bordach y Mauricio Ezequiel Saravia Arch se quedaron con el sexto puesto con 214.50 puntos. En el puntaje general de esta disciplina por equipos Argentina también se quedó en el sexto lugar con un total de 16 puntos (12 pts. masculino y 4 pts. femenino).

El puntaje acumulado fue el siguiente: 1° Brasil con 55.00 puntos – 2º Colombia con 51.00 puntos – 3º Chile con 36.00 puntos – 4º Perú con 26.00 al igual que Venezuela.

En la categoría damas – trampolín 1 mts: lideró Luana Wanderley Moreirs (BRA) con 2544.70 puntos , Anna Lúcia Rodrigues Martins Dos Santos (BRA) con 254.05, Diana Isabel Pineda Zuleta (COL) con 232.50 puntos.

Trampolín 3mts Sincronizado: el primer puesto fue para Daniel Restrepo García y Sebastián Morales Mendoza (COL) con 379.80 pts.; el segundo lugar Diego Carquin Saavedra y Donato Neglia Escudero (CHI) con 341.64, y completaron el podio Luis Felipe Bonfin Dos Santos Moura y Kawan Figueredo Pereira (BRA) con 334.41 pts.


Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Men’s Euro Cup Water Polo, Quarter-finals, 2nd leg - Vouliagmeni ‘penalises’ Mladost


 

Vouliagmeni managed to oust favourite Mladost in a penalty shootout to cause the upset of the day. Dynamo Moscow was close to make a miracle in Belgrade, but the players of Crvena Zvezda woke up in time to come back after 0-5 and with a draw they reached the semis. The two Hungarian sides, OSC and Szolnok advanced with ease.

Quarter-finals, 2nd leg

Astralpool Sabadell (ESP) v OSC Budapest (HUN) 12-10, aggregate: 23-27 NC Vouliagmeni (GRE) v Mladost Zagreb (CRO) 11-10, pen: 9-8, agg: 30-29 Szolnoki Dozsa (HUN) v Radnicki Kragujevac (SRB) 10-10, agg: 24-22 Crvena Zvezda (SRB) v Dynamo Moscow (RUS) 9-9, agg: 20-17 Semi-finals (3 and 10 April): Crvena Zvezda v Szolnok, OSC v Vouliagmeni Mladost was one game away from qualifying to the Champions League in November – now they are out from the Euro Cup too. The Croats fell to Vouliagmeni, the Greek side, which had edged out Serbia’s Novi Beograd in the previous round by a single goal in aggregate and now it advanced by winning another thriller.

Mladost had only a single goal advantage from the first leg but in Athens it held on for 7-7 till the end of the third. Then the hosts scored three in a row and with 3:10 to go Mladost was still 11-8 down. But they could shut out their rivals in the remaining time and 16 seconds from time Franko Lazic netted a 6 on 5 for 11-10 to set exactly the same score-line as a week ago. The penalty shootout was nerve-wrecking, it lasted 9 rounds, the first 16 shots were all converted. Then came Josip Vrlic who had buried the decisive penalty for Croatia at the Olympic Qualification Tournament – now his shot was saved by Panagiotis Tzortzatos and Andrija Basic, a Croatian, sent Vouliagmeni to the semi-finals.

Tensions also ran high in Belgrade where a bit unexpectedly Dynamo Moscow stormed to a 0-4 lead in eight minutes so the Russians were plus one in aggregate after a three-goal defeat at home. Soon it was 0-5 and they had a man-up to go six up but missed it and the Serbs could finally get on the scoreboard after 15:04 minutes. Once they opened their account, they added one more before half-time then came back after the break so score three from back-to-back possession in a span of 81 seconds to equalise for 5-5. Dynamo could break its silence after 9:17 minutes but their real chance was gone in the meantime. They could get close at 6-8 and 7-9 with 4:30 to go but were unable to find the net again and Zvezda could even save the match to a tie to reach the top four.

 

Fellow Serbian side Radnicki fought bravely in Szolnok despite having lost by two at home last Wednesday. They jumped to a 0-2 lead and were always in front in the first half but Szolnok was also up to the task so it stood 7-7 after two periods. The Hungarians raised their level in the third, especially in defence and after conceding seven in the first half they kept Radnicki on three in the second. That was all they needed as they could score also three but after 9-7 the visitors never had the chance again to spoil Szolnok’s party.

Thanks to its 6-goal victory at home, OSC didn’t have too much headaches in Sabadell, what’s more, scoring 5 in the opening period seemed to have paved their way to the semis. The Spaniards didn’t let it go, though, and with some spirited performance they rushed from 4-7 down to an 8-7 lead and with 3:17 to go they were 12-9 up. However, they could not add any more but at least bowed out with a fine win.

Detailed results, stats, play-by-play:

http://len.microplustiming.com/leneurocup/indexCL_web.php?cal=1

24 March 2021

World Triathlon launches the 2021 Athlete Scholarship Programme


 

World Triathlon is proud to announce the opening of applications for the 2021 Athlete Scholarship Programme, meant to identify and provide support, resources and expertise to athletes from developing or emerging National Federations (NF Groups*: 2, 3B, 3A) with the greatest needs in order to help them compete at Continental and World level over the Olympic Qualification Period and help their preparation and qualification for the upcoming Olympic Games and beyond.

(*Note: for NF Groups please visit National Federation Survey  and NF Survey 2019 report)

Athletes selected for the World Triathlon Athlete Scholarship Programme will be carefully ‘placed’ in a programme commensurate with their specific needs in the interest of their progressive development to an elite level. Placements will vary in duration and form depending on the specific outline of the programme developed by the NF in conjunction with the World Triathlon Development deemed to be conducive to the athlete’s development needs.

The target group will be athletes from developing National Federations who have already shown competence at a Continental and World level and are looking to make the step up to top-level training and racing but need support to do so. These athletes should be seen as Olympic prospects (Tokyo 2020 & Paris 2024) by their National Federations. The athletes will be drawn primarily from U23 and elite ranks, but junior athletes can also be considered as part of the next generation for the future.

In order to be eligible and apply for the Scholarship, Athletes must be registered and in good standing with their National Federations and have shown the ability to race at a high standard in Continental and World Cup level competition. The athletes nominated by their National Federations should be committed to competing in the long term and have the Olympic Games as an ultimate objective.

World Triathlon Development will consider the following criteria in the selection process:

• Top 5 placing at Continental Championship in Elite, U23 or Junior category in the past two years among the developing/emerging NFs (NF Groups: 2, 3B, 3A).

• Must be from an emerging/developing National Federation (NF Groups: 2, 3B, 3A).

All applications will be considered in conjunction with a strong endorsement from the athlete’s National Federation.

The applications should be submitted to the World Triathlon Development (development@triathlon.org) no later than Friday, 9 April 2021. Successful applicants will be informed within a week after the application deadline, and World Triathlon Development will coordinate the plans with the successful athletes and their NFs.

 

PLEASE NOTE: All applications MUST be submitted by the respective National Federation of the applicant. The National Federation must be in good standing with World Triathlon and submit the annual World Triathlon National Federation Survey.

 

Successful applicants will receive the following:

• The amount of funding allocated to each athlete depending on the programme outline submitted by the NF for each candidate.

Use of the World Triathlon Athlete Scholarship

The World Triathlon Athlete Scholarship may be used for the following as defined in the athlete’s 2021 planning and approved by World Triathlon Development:

- Participation (travel, accommodation) at qualification races on the way to Tokyo 2020 and beyond

- Training camps

- Massage, Physiotherapy

- Equipment support

 

Evaluation and Requirements of Recipients

The athletes selected will be tracked for the duration of the placement, and regular reporting will be required from the candidates and their personal coaches.

Athletes who receive a World Triathlon Athlete Scholarship will be required to compete in the Continental Championships (Elite, U23, Junior) and/or the World Championships (U23, Junior) in the year of receiving the scholarship.

All recipients must make themselves available (within reason and without interfering with the athlete’s training, racing or school commitments) for interviews and photo sessions to promote the programme in their own country and internationally.

All recipients must either organise or be involved in a Community or Youth Triathlon Project within their home NF within their scholarship year and submit a detailed report to World Triathlon Development within 2 weeks of the project taking place.

Download the Application Form here.

 

World Triathlon Athlete Scholarship holders in 2020:

Antoanela MANAC (ROU)

Badr SIWANE (MAR)

Basmla ELSALAMONEY (EGY)

Diego MOYA (CHI)

Juan Jose ANDRADE FIGUEROA (ECU)

Kaidi KIVIOJA (EST)

Luis Felipe BARRAZA ROJAS (CHI)

Mehdi ESSADIQ (MAR)

Mohamad ALSABBAGH (SYR)

Mohamad MASO (SYR)

Ognjen STOJANOVIC (SRB)

Romina Natali BIAGIOLI (ARG)

 

World Triathlon Athlete Scholarship holders in 2019:

Antoanela Manac (ROM)

Brian Moya (COL)

Erica Hawley (BER)

Kaidi Kivioja (EST)

Kim Marion Mangrobang (PHI)

Matthew Wright (BAR)

Ognjen Stojanovic (SER)

Tyler Smith (BER)

 

World Triathlon Athlete Scholarship holders in 2018:

Armando Matute (ECU)

Brian Moya (COL)

Diana Castillo (COL)

Edda Hannesdottir (ISL)

Erica Hawley (BER)

Juan José Andrade Figueroa (ECU)

Kaidi Kivioja (EST)

Matthew Wright (BAR)

Mikita Bely (BLR)

Mikita Katsianeu (BLR)

Ognjen Stojanovic (SER)

Tyler Smith (BER)

 

ABOUT WORLD TRIATHLON

World Triathlon is the international governing body for the Olympic sport of triathlon and all related multisport disciplines around the world, including duathlon, aquathlon, cross triathlon and winter triathlon. Triathlon made its Olympic debut in Sydney 2000, with a third medal event, the Mixed Team Relay, added to the programme at Tokyo 2020, while paratriathlon was first added to the Paralympic programme at Rio 2016. World Triathlon is proudly committed to the development of the sport worldwide, with inclusion, equality, sustainability and transparency at our core as we seek to help triathletes at all levels of the sport to be extraordinary. 

WATER POLO WORLD LEAGUE 2020 - The European Women's qualification to conclude in Budapest


 

From March 24-27, the Hungarian capital will stage the FINA Women's Water Polo World League European Qualification 2020, a tournament that will enable three teams to join the non-European squads for the Super Final (dates tbc).

Greece, the Netherlands, Russia and Spain will vie for the Super Final berths over the four-day tournament in Budapest which will offer a COVID-safe and top-notch field of play. Hungary, already qualified for the next stage, decided not to miss this unique opportunity for the national team to measure itself against other top-level opponents and the country's Universiade team will also take part.

France and Italy won’t be attending the tournament due to the COVID-19 travel restrictions, therefore all their games automatically gives a score of 5-0 to their opponents.

To consult the full schedule of the tournament, click here. The remaining games to be played in Budapest and that will count towards the World League ranking are the following:

DAY 2 – Thursday 25 March

• 16:30 - NED v GRE

• 18:30 - RUS v ESP

 

DAY 3 – Friday 26 March

• 18:30 - NED v ESP

 

DAY 4 – Saturday 27 March

• 18:00 - NED v RUS

All matches, including the friendly games, will be broadcast live on FINAtv and will also be available on replay, while the live scores will be displayed here. Daily games reports will be published on FINA website and photos / videos can be found on FINA social media channels. Finally, a preview of the tournament is avaialble on FINA website.

So far, the Hungarian players lead the European ranking with 16 points, while Spain and Italy follow with respectively 11 and 7 points accumulated since the start of the competition. Russia and Greece have 6 points. France hasn't won a match in the preliminary phase.

Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA)

The Fédération Internationale de Natation, founded in 1908, is the governing body for aquatics worldwide. FINA's five discipline Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Diving, Water Polo and Artistic Swimming - are all included in the Olympic programme. High Diving made its first appearance in FINA events at the 2013 FINA World Championships. FINA counts 209 affiliated National Federations on the five continents and has its headquarters in Lausanne (SUI).

INVITACIÓN ESTANCIA GRANDE AGUAS ABIERTAS ARGENTINA


 

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EXPERIENCIA ESTANCIA GRANDE

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9.5 km 11 de Abril de 2021 10 horas.

Concentración y largada Playa Los Sauces-Concordia-Entre Ríos-Argentina

Llegada: Estancia Grande, 9,5 km aguas abajo por el Río Uruguay

Premiación en Podio, General y Categorías, cada 5 años. Medallas Finisher. Seguro, asistencia médica, guardavidas. Refrigerio de Cortesía. Traslados. Protocolo Preventivo.

Info e Inscripciones     

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Invita: Municipalidad de Estancia Grande.

Extreme Canoe Slalom will make its European Championships debut in Ivrea


 

The 2021 ECA Canoe Slalom European Championships is scheduled for 6 - 9 May 2021 in Ivrea, Italy. It will not be just Canoe Slalom European Championships, but it will also serve as European Olympic Qualifier and it will host the first Extreme Canoe Slalom European Championships in history.

European Canoe Association decided to add extreme canoe slalom events to European Championships programme after it was confirmed this discipline will be in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Programme. Ivrea will therefore become the historic venue and it will see the first Extreme Canoe Slalom European Champions.

However, there will be some changes in competition rules in comparison to extreme canoe slalom events at World Cups and World Championships.

ECA confirmed the proposal that the fastest 16 athletes from time trials will progress to the final elimination phase, regardless on the nationality of the competitors. Up to three athletes from each participating country can enter the time trials in men's extreme kayak and up to three athletes from each participating country can enter the time trials in women's extreme kayak.

There will also be some changes in the course setting. "The course must consist of four (4) to eight (8) downstream gates and may include up to four (4) upstream gates. If the course includes upstream gates, it must be set in pairs, symmetrically, allowing the athlete to choose to negotiate either up right or up left," ECA rules state.

Bulletin of the 2021 ECA Canoe Slalom European Championships is available here: https://www.canoe-europe.org/preview-file/bullettin-1-def-4109.pdf