Montenegro Water Polo on the Edge: Ready for World Championship in Singapore but Facing Huge Challenges!
Are you ready for some drama? The Montenegro water polo team is wrapping up preparations for the World Championship in Singapore, but not without massive effort and stress. Coach Dejan Savić openly admits this period has been extremely tough for the players, who have endured enormous strain and pressure.
Preparation That Tested Their Limits
The training started in Herceg Novi, continued in Makarska, and then the team played in a tournament in Budapest from June 27 to 29. The trip to Singapore is planned for July 5, where they will have final tests against Japan and Spain.
Group of Death or a Chance to Prove Themselves?
Montenegro is placed in Group D with Greece, Croatia, and China. Yes, you read that right — Croatia and Greece, world water polo giants! Savić points out the group is extremely tough, and while physically ready, mentally the team is not yet at its peak. The Budapest tournament showed fluctuations and tactical issues, but the players understand the seriousness and are ready to give their all.
Mixed Results from Budapest Tournament
In Budapest, Montenegro beat Serbia but lost to Spain and Hungary. The last two matches showed big swings and many goals conceded. The team atmosphere is great, but it hasn’t been easy — the team hasn’t played together long, and the pressure was huge.
Players and Ambitions
The coach announced a list of 15 players for the World Championship, including Petar Tešanović, Lazar Andrić, Vasilije Radović, and others. For some young players, this is their first big competition, and all are hungry for success and medals. Still, reality will show itself match by match.
Why Does This Matter?
Water polo is a sport where Montenegro traditionally excels, but the competition is brutal. The World Championship in Singapore starts on July 12, and our guys will have to fight like lions to advance. Will they handle the pressure and show their teeth?
Conclusion
This team has gone through massive stress and effort but is ready to fight. If you thought water polo is just a game in the water, think again — this is a war on the waves! Follow along and drop a comment — do you believe Montenegro can shock the world in Singapore? Or will the pressure break them?
Join the conversation because history is being made here, not just scores!
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