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Long Beach Athletes Shine at Water Polo Worlds, Volleyball Nations League

Long Beach athletes are showcasing their talents on the international stage, with several competing in the Men’s Water Polo World Championships and the Volleyball Nations League. The USA Men’s Senior National Water Polo Team, featuring four Long Beach Olympians, completed an undefeated group stage but faced a quarterfinal defeat against Serbia. Meanwhile, Long Beach State alumni made impactful contributions in volleyball, with teams from Bulgaria and the USA finishing strongly, despite no Long Beach athletes advancing to the next rounds.

By the Numbers

  • The USA Men’s Water Polo team finished group play undefeated, scoring 26-6 against Singapore.
  • Bulgaria placed 11th in the Volleyball Nations League, with a record of 6-6, defeating the top-ranked Poland.
  • Skyler Varga from Canada led his team in the final match with 27 points and 24 kills.

State of Play

  • The USA Men’s Water Polo team is competing for a 5th-8th place finish after a loss to Serbia.
  • All Long Beach State alumni saw action in the Volleyball Nations League, with notable performances despite no teams advancing to elimination rounds.

What’s Next

The USA Men’s Water Polo team is set to face Croatia in the bracket for 5th-8th places, while future competitions in volleyball will see continued representation from Long Beach athletes internationally.

Bottom Line

Long Beach’s presence in global sports solidifies the region’s reputation for producing elite athletes, exemplified by their strong performances in major competitions this summer.



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