European Universities Water Polo Championship 2025 concludes in Vukovar
The European Universities Water Polo Championship 2025 has officially concluded on 13 July with a moving and energetic closing ceremony at the Vukovar Swimming Pool, marking the end of an unforgettable competition of student sport, unity, and fair play.
Throughout the week, Vukovar welcomed athletes with open arms and a warm heart, athletes, volunteers, organisers, officials, and supporters, counting over 150 participants from 7 universities representing 4 European countries.
From the first whistle to the last goal, the tournament offered interesting matches in also building bridges between cultures and creating memories for a lifetime.
In the men’s finals, the title of champions went to the University of Pécs, which triumphed in a tense and action-packed match against the Budapest University of Technology and Economics. The bronze medal was secured by the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences after an exciting game against the University of Zagreb and completing the podium with all-Hungarian teams.
FINAL STANDINGS
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University of Pécs (HUN)
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Budapest University of Technology and Economics (HUN)
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Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences (HUN)
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University of Zagreb (CRO)
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Eszterhazy Karoly Catholic University (HUN)
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Ozyegin University (TUR)
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Artois University
Individual excellence was also recognised during the ceremony:
- Top Scorer Award: Tur'an Andr'as from Budapest University of Technology and Economics and with 33 goals
- Best Goalkeeper Award: Abel Ferens Szilagyi from the Hungarian University of Agriculture and Life Sciences
- Most Valuable Player (MVP): Vidovenyecz Zsombor from the University of Pecs
The medals and awards were presented by Mr. Željko Sudarić, Dean of the Polytechnic Lavoslav Ružička in Vukovar and the President of the Local Organising Committee, Mr. Milan Žvan, EUSA Executive Committee member and SCAC Chair, Mr. Filip Sušac, the deputy mayor of the City of Vukovar, and water polo technical delegate Nenad Periš. Individual awards were handed by the two impressive and decorative former water polo players - Anđelo Šetka and Gergely Kiss.
In a symbolic moment of continuity, the EUSA flag was passed from the organisers in Vukovar to Mr. Milan Žvan, marking the official end of the championship and transferring the honour of hosting to the next destination.
"We witnessed not only top-level water polo, but also the spirit of unity that defines the EUSA movement," shared Mr. Željko Sudarić during his speech.
The European Universities Water Polo Championship 2025 proved that sport can inspire, unite, and leave a lasting legacy – especially in a city like Vukovar, where resilience and pride are woven into every corner.
More information can be found at: www.waterpolo2025.eusa.eu
Let the spirit of the game live on – until we meet again, somewhere, in another pool.
