HaBaWaBa Greece: gold medals for Heraklion SA and Glyfada, fun for all the teams
The Greek leg of the HaBaWaBa International Circuit was a success. Pallanuoto Salerno get the Fair Play Trophy
Fun, joy and waterpolo: the 5th edition of HaBaWaBa Greece, finally back after a two-year pause due to the coronavirus pandemic, was a success. The Greek leg of the HaBaWaBa International Circuit - the set of events aiming to spread waterpolo and HaBaWaBa values around the world - was held at the Glyfada Nautical Club, close to Athens, from 7 to 10 July: the competition, organized by Delta I.S.O. with the collaboration of Waterpolo Development, has confirmed once again the importance of the HaBaWaBa project for the waterpolo world.
Hungary national team' goalie Edina Gangl, guest of HaBaWaBa Greece, and Tonino Luongo, coach of Pallanuoto Salerno.
The U10 tournament ended with the victory of Young Pirates: this team belongs to Heraklion Swimming Academy, a young club founded by Bulgarian coach Nasko Kasabov and his daughter Tsveta Kasabova, which are extremely committed to the development of waterpolo among kids. Young Pirates preceded in the final ranking Marides and Sardeles, two squads belonging to Vouliagmeni. In the other two age categories, however, the host club of Glyfada triumphed, winning the U12 competition with the Warriors (ahead of Vouliagmeni Poseidones) and the U14 tournament with the Sharks, which ended the tournament ahead of Pallanuoto Salerno.
The Fair Play Trophy was awarded to the Italian team: that was a great satisfaction for coach Tonino Luongo, who participating HaBaWaBa Greece 2022 reached 19 attendees in HaBaWaBa events around the world. Luongo has been 12 times at the HaBaWaBa International Festival, 2 at HaBaWaBa PLUS, 2 at HaBaWaBa Spain, 2 at HaBaWaBa Greece, one at HaBaWaBa tournament in Dubai. Those numbers really tell of an endless passion for HaBaWaBa.
Overall, 38 teams coming from Greece, Cyprus and Italy participated in HaBaWaBa Greece 2022: below you can find the gallery of the event, which will return in 2023 with the 6th edition.
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.
