HaBaWaBa Brasil ready for record-breaking edition!

Fifty-seven teams have registered for the event scheduled for December 13-17: also the Ghanaian Black Star Polo will be in Bauru

The fantastic work done by Waterpolo Development’s partner ABDA in order to spread HaBaWaBa in South America keeps paying off. Proof is the number of participants in the 2023 edition of HaBaWaBa Brasil, the event of HaBaWaBa International Circuit organized by ABDA for the 4th consecutive year in Bauru, in the state of São Paulo: starting from December 13rd to 17th as many as 57 teams belonging to 19 different clubs will take part in HaBaWaBa Brasil, competing in the splendid ABDA Arena in the U10 and U13 age group tournaments. HaBaWaBa Brasil 2022 3 HaBaWaBa Brasil will set a new participation record, however Waterpolo Development also rejoice in another news. Three nationalities will indeed be represented in Bauru: in addition to Brazilian and Chilean teams, also Black Star Polo will join the event. Black Star Polo is the Ghanaian team that last summer was prevented to take part in HaBaWaBa International Festival due to the denial of visas by the Italian Embassy in Ghana. “It’s gratifying to see HaBaWaBa Brasil grow, year after year, but our greatest pride isn't in the numbers - ABDA founder Claudio Zopone stated -. It's knowing that we organized a championship for children, who will shape opinions, concepts in the future and be capable of rescuing the grandeur of human being. A festival where little athletes will learn to live with each other, regardless of their differences”.  Clubs registered for U10 tournament at HaBaWaBa Brasil 2023: ABDA, ADABS, Club Athetico Paulistano, Clube Internacional de Regatas, Nova Geração, Polomonstros MBTC and Rio Aquatics. Clubs registered for U13 tournament at HaBaWaBa Brasil 2023: ABDA, Black Star Polo (Ghana), Braçadas Jundiaí, Club Aquapolo (Chile), Club Athetico Paulistano, Clube Internacional de Regatas, Clube Jundiaiense, Clube Paineiras do Morumby, Esporte Clube Pinheiros, Clube de Regatas Flamengo, Grêmio Vila Parahyba, Hebraica, Nova Geração, Polomonstros MBTC, Rio Aquatics, SESI, Stadio Italiano (Chile) and Tijuca Tênis Club.

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Common questions

What is the HaBaWaBa International Festival?

The biggest youth water polo event in the world: for U9, U11 and U13, held every year in Lignano Sabbiadoro (UD) and drawing teams from five continents.

When is the next Festival?

From 13 to 20 June the week for U9 and U11, from 20 to 27 June the week for U13.

Do boys and girls play together?

U9 and U11 tournaments include girls’, boys’ and mixed teams. The U13 event is split into a girls-only tournament and one for boys-only or mixed teams.

How do you enter the Festival?

Open the page of the event for your team (U9-U11 or U13) and follow the Registration Guide: it contains the information, duties, costs and deadlines. A club can enter more than one team in a single tournament.

Where do teams stay during the Festival?

Teams, made up of players, coaches and officials, all stay inside Bella Italia & EFA Village. Parents, family and supporters travelling with the team can enter the village by paying admission.

What is the Champion’s Passport?

It is a code of ethics: the values of sport to respect in order to be part of the HaBaWaBa community.

What is the aim of the HaBaWaBa project?

To spread the values of sport among children and create a deep bond with water polo through an unforgettable experience.

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