France smiles for the first time, Derenty: “Now we will defeat China, we want to face a top team”

Lorene Derenty, goalkeeper of the French team, had a decisive role in the victory against Czech Republic, the first one for her team in the women’s tournament. “Tomorrow we will face China in the eight-finals. We want to win and advance in the competition. We know that we will not be able to reach the […]

The Italian comeback against China, Ranalli: “What a passionate audience in Casoria”

Chiara Ranalli, 4 goals scored during the Italian comeback against China (11-10): “We knew that China was not to be underestimated, but it is harder to stay focused in seemingly easy matches such as this one, than in more difficult ones, like those against Russia or the United States. We could say that we do […]

Unstoppable Hungary, Krisztina Garda: “This time we want the gold”

Hungarian defender Krisztina Garda, following the victory against Japan (18-7), the third in a row for the Hungarian team: “We came here to win the gold, obviously, because two years ago we stopped at silver and I think we can do better. I also think that Russia, United States and Italy all have teams worthy […]

Captain of the Russian water polo team Stepakhina: “We are happy for the first place, now we will visit Naples”

Svetlana Stepakhina, goalkeeper and captain of the Russian water polo team, after the success over China and having achieved the first position in the group B, says: “We won two matches, two important results for our team, but the tournament has just begun. Now we are tired and we want to return to the hotel […]

Flash Interview- Fabiana Sparanno and Sara Centanni, female water polo athletes

Fabiana Sparanno, Italian goalkeeper, had a decisive role in the victory against the USA (8-6) with a penalty shot saved when the score was 6-6: “Today we have been great against a team which is physically stronger than us. Sometimes, it is not necessary to be physically imposing, we had a stronger mindset, especially after […]