Are the rules of water polo about to undergo radical amendment? Not if the influential European nations have their way!
The proposed changes put forward by FINA, the sport's world body (including 11 players per team, six instead of seven players in the water, 25 seconds duration of attack, 15-second exclusions, 25m pitches for all matches) were described as the "ruination" of water polo at a recent LEN-sponsored consultation.
All nations present unanimously agreed to voice their opposition when the issue is decided on Wednesday, 13 July, at a FINA technical congress during the World Championships in Budapest.
Critics argue the proposed changes do not in any way improve the quality of the sport and could negatively affect the spirit of the game from both technical and promotional aspects - thus limiting development from a worldwide perspective.
Watch this space for further information as it affects BWPL clubs.
The proposed changes put forward by FINA, the sport's world body (including 11 players per team, six instead of seven players in the water, 25 seconds duration of attack, 15-second exclusions, 25m pitches for all matches) were described as the "ruination" of water polo at a recent LEN-sponsored consultation.
All nations present unanimously agreed to voice their opposition when the issue is decided on Wednesday, 13 July, at a FINA technical congress during the World Championships in Budapest.
Critics argue the proposed changes do not in any way improve the quality of the sport and could negatively affect the spirit of the game from both technical and promotional aspects - thus limiting development from a worldwide perspective.
Watch this space for further information as it affects BWPL clubs.
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