Toni Kukoc looks forward to the European Water Polo Championships in his hometown of Split

Three days before the start of the 35th European Water Polo Championships, two pools specially constructed within the Spaladium Arena for this two-week sports spectacle will attract the attention of all sports lovers.

Among them is basketball legend Toni Kukoc, who visited the Spaladium Arena in his hometown of Split today.

Undeniably enthusiastic, Kukoc notes that he has always followed water polo and can’t wait for the championship to start to support the Croatian team live.

Kukoc called on others to stand behind the national team.

“Split and all other Croats come to the Spalladium to see the best water polo in Europe and our national team,” said Toni.

Toni Kukoc at the Spaladium Arena (Photo: HVS)

The 2022 European Water Polo Championships will take place from 29 August to 10 September 2022. The 2022 Women’s European Water Polo Championship will take place from 27 August to 10 September 2022.

Croatia’s women’s water polo national team will start their first match against the Netherlands on August 27 at 5:30 pm, while the men will play their first match against Malta on Monday, as well as the opening ceremony of the championship. increase.

Croatia’s men’s side will also face France and Greece in the group stage, while the women’s side will face the Netherlands before taking on Germany, Romania, Hungary and Greece.