The Sharks, Montenegro’s water polo team, are at a nerve-wracking crossroads at the World Championship in Singapore. After solid performances in the group stage, finishing second behind Croatia, Montenegro is gearing up for the knockout phase. The first challenge? Canada! It might not sound scary, but don’t underestimate them—every step in the knockout is a fight for survival.
Đuro Radović, one of the key players, made it clear: “We’re taking it step by step. First Canada, then we’ll think about the quarterfinals.” The Sharks showed strength against Greece and Croatia, but the unexpected drop against China was a cold shower. Was it a wake-up call that nothing should be taken lightly? Looks like it.
But the real drama is yet to come! If they get past Canada, the quarterfinals will pit them against Spain—a true water polo fury and one of the top medal favorites. Montenegro hasn’t beaten Spain in 12 years! The last win was in 2019 in Barcelona, followed by a string of losses, including last year’s quarterfinal in Doha.
Captain Petar Tešanović remains hopeful and says the key is to slow down the Spaniards and keep the game low-scoring. “We have to force them to finish attacks in the last seconds, so they’re not the main playmakers,” he says. The goalkeeper admits the task is extremely tough but promises to give his all.
This is a classic test for Montenegro—can the Sharks finally break their quarterfinal curse and step into the medal fight? Or will they again be left on the edge, watching the opportunity slip away? One thing’s for sure—water polo in Montenegro is never boring, and now it’s time for real drama!
Think Montenegro will shock the world and advance, or will Spain show once again why they’re a water polo powerhouse? Drop a comment and share your thoughts! The Sharks are in the game, and we’re here for the spectacle!
