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European Water Polo Championships starts in Budapest
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The 34th European Water Polo Championships started here on Sunday, with the Hungarian capital staging the tournament for the fifth time.
“Twenty-eight teams of seventeen nations are ready to rock in the Duna Aréna, as Budapest will stage the European Water Polo Championships from Sunday for a record fifth time,” the organizers informed in a press release.
“We are always happy to come to Budapest, it’s a true home of water polo where great atmosphere and successful events are guaranteed,” said LEN Vice-President Fernando Carpena who welcomed the attendees at the opening press conference of the 34th European Water Polo Championships.
“With the Olympic qualification at stake, this event is one of the most important tournaments this year and we are delighted that our teams can play in such a terrific venue as the Duna Aréna,” Carpena added.