Glenwood boys to represent South Africa in the U18 world youth polo championships

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GLENWOOD boys Wanye Phillips, Dylan Cronje and Keagan Aiken at OR Tambo International Airport about to board their flight to Montenegro where they will be representing South Africa in the U18 WORLD YOUTH WATER POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS from 26 August – 3 September 2016 in PODGORICA (MNE)

FINA organises a men’s and women’s World Championships for young water polo players every year. From 2011 on, a new age group competition format has been launched with World Junior Championships for “20 Year & Under” taking place in odd years and World Youth Championships “18 Years & Under” in even years.

In 2012, the first-ever FINA World Youth Water Polo Championships (18 & U) for both men and women was held in Perth (AUS). The event gathers 16 to 20 teams, about 200 players, from the strongest and rising nations in the sport.

The second edition of the FINA World Men’s Youth Water Polo Championships (18 & U) was held in Istanbul (TUR) from August 2-10, 2014. The women’s Championships took place in Madrid (ESP) from August 25-31, 2014.