U20 Pythia Cup
On 27 July 2026 in Ite, a town in southeastern Greece, the third round of the Pythia Cup, a multinational tournament for girls under 20, took place.
Croatia overcomes Italy
In the final, Croatia secured a historic victory over Italy with a score of 18:13. The sets were 7:3, 6:5, 4:3, and 1:2. The first quarter was decisive: Croatian players broke the Italian net and led 7:3, leaving Italy unable to recover.
Historic win
This victory marks the first time Croatia has defeated Italy in women's water polo on an international stage. Italian players initially led 1:0, then 2:1, but the Croatian team displayed exceptional strength and dominance for the remainder of the match.
