Attila Biro, the national captain of the Hungarian women’s water polo team, is all set for the Fukuoka World Aquatics Championships.
The coach told Radio Kossuth on Tuesday that he is not preparing separately for the friendly match that will be held on Thursday against the Italians and for the World Cup final match in Long Beach, and these meetings are seen only as stages of preparation for the World Cup.
“I hope you will be able to see the development, the cohesion of the team and that we can move forward tactically.” – said the judge.
The specialist said that the Super Final “will be a serious procedure” from the point of view of selecting the World Cup team, so he is confident that they will be able to play there at a level that “will be similar to the World Cup.” “.
Regarding Rita Kichtelli, she said that she doesn’t mind if the captain joins the team in Long Beach only because of her state exam, because that way she can test other players in prep matches in Italy and Canada and give others a try. More opportunities.
“Those who have not joined us are now preparing based on an individual training programme, and even have a chance to join the 13-man World Championship squad. Everyone can prove they have their place in the team, and there are still many training sessions and matches ahead.” – said Biro, 16 of his 19-member team traveled to Italy, and can nominate 15 water polo players for the Super Final, where they will be able to “practice against serious opponents.”
Judge Attila Biro selected his 16-man squad for the Italian-Canadian-American tour and the World Cup Final
And after the meeting in Italy, the Hungarian national team will prepare in Canada until next Wednesday, and then head to the United States, where it will take care of the World Cup final match from next Friday to Sunday. The Women’s Water Polo World Cup will be held in Fukuoka from July 16-28.
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Budapest, June 24, 2022. Federation captain Attila Biro of the Women’s Water Polo World Championships, during the halftime break of the Hungary-Canada Group A match at the Alfred Hajos National Sports Pool in Margizeget on June 24, 2022. MTI/Koszticsák Solid
