The University of Athens warmly congratulates the athletes and staff of the National Women’s Water Polo Team on their historic performance at the World Aquatics Championships! Team Greece was crowned World Champion in Singapore following a thrilling 12-9 victory over Hungary in the final.
Our Institution is especially proud that five members of our ‘national favorite’ team are currently active students at the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, demonstrating that academic excellence and elite-level sport can go hand in hand. These remarkable student-athletes are Foivi Angelidi (School of Dentistry), Marina Kotsioni (School of Physical Education and Sport Science), Christina Siouti (School of Medicine), Vasiliki Plevritou (School of Dentistry), and Sofia Tornarou (School of Medicine).
Their achievement serves as an inspiration to the entire academic community, proving that with faith, perseverance, and teamwork, anything is possible.
It is worth noting that this marks the fifth gold medal ever won by the National Women’s Water Polo Team—their 15th medal overall, which also includes five silver and five bronze medals. Meanwhile, Greece has firmly established itself as the undisputed leader in Women’s Water Polo, clinching its second gold medal within just a few months—the first coming at last April’s World Cup, with a 13-9 win over Hungary.
Supporting the team at every match is Associate Professor Giorgos Marinos from the University of Athens’ School of Medicine, serving as the team’s dedicated doctor.
Heartfelt congratulations to all!
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