Premiere for Women’s National in Singapore against Hungary

Premiere for the Women’s National Polo Team, which begins its obligations at World Athletics Championships in Singaporefacing strong Hungary (11/7, 15:45, ERT1).

The game is not only the first in the group stage, but also the most difficult for Greece, as Magiahs are the most powerful opponent his team will meet Harry Pavlidis In the 3rd Group. A possible victory will give our national great lead for the first, with Croatian (13/7) and Japan (15/7) to follow in the program as theoretically easier opponents.

Our representative band traveled to Asia with many, as there are five players on the mission in the world championship, while The six are under 21, with 17 -year -old Nefeli Krassa.

Despite the significant absences in relation to last year’s roster (Diamantopoulou, M. Pleiritou, Asimaki, Eleftheriadou, Odiriotis), Ethniki has shown since last April that it can stand at the high level, winning the World Cup in Chengdu and even defeating Hungary with 13-9 in the final.

The leader of the group, Libertyhe clearly set the target: “First the top of the group, after the quarter -finals. Above all, to prove that we belong to the top teams in the world. “

Greece has been participating in the world championship for the 14th time, with no absence since 1998, and It remains the only Greek team that has emerged as a world champion in team sport (Shanghai 2011). Last year, in Doha, he reached the semifinals and claimed the bronze medal equally, showing that he was on the rise again.

In detail the mission of National: Ioanna Stamatopoulou, Eleftheria Pleiritou, Fotini Trich, Sofia Tornarou, Athina Giannopoulou, Stephania Santa, Irene Ninou, Maria Patras, Christina Siouti, Vassiliki Pleteritou, Dionysia Koureta, Maria Mijakikas

The Premiere Program (11/07)

15:45 Greece – Hungary (Group C) ERT 1

11:00 Japan – Croatia (Group C)

12:35 Italy – New Zealand (first group)

14:10 Singapore – Australia (1st Group)

05:35 Argentina – Netherlands (Group B)

07:10 US – China (Group B)

04:00 N. Africa – Spain (Group D.)

08:45 France – UK (Group D)