Swimming South Africa

Our U18 ladies fought to the very last whistle in their final Classification Match at the World Aquatics Women's U18 Water Polo Championships in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain.🇪🇸

A heartbreakingly close match, but this team has absolutely nothing to be ashamed of. They gave everything they had in every single game – showing grit, determination, and the true fighting spirit of South African sport.👏

To the players, coaches, and support staff – thank you for representing our country with such pride throughout the tournament. You've made us proud!💚💛 🇿🇦 Team South Africa Arena Arena South Africa National Lotteries Commission Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

World Aquatics Women’s U18 Water Polo Championships - Puerto de la Cruz (Spain), 16-23 August 2026

SOUTH AFRICA🇿🇦 vs COLUMBIA🇨🇴 (LIVE)
Saturday, 22 August 2026 at 11h30
LIVE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/QvB31pj4Y9k?si=cBvWc1P_B8pO-Ycs

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Morning Session | Day 3 | Groups | World Aquatics Women's U18 Water Polo Championships 2026 Don't miss any of the action as the future stars of water polo comp...

Our U18 ladies ended their group campaign on a high note with a hard-fought victory over Malta🇲🇹 in their final Crossover Match!💪

What a performance! The girls dug deep and walked away with a well-deserved win. We are so proud of every single player for their heart, grit, and determination throughout the week.👏

Player of the Match: Kuhlesibonge Buthelezi🌟

⚽Goal Scorers:
Esmé Du Plessis (1), Ane Du Plessis (1), Amy Aaron (2), Keira Holland (2), Megan Sheard (1), Janet-Heather Wood (2), Gabriella Morrell (1), Isabella Duffy (2), June Stander (1)

NEXT UP: Classification Match vs opponent TBC
📺Watch this space for the live stream link coming soon!👀

Congratulations, ladies – you've made us proud!💚💛 🇿🇦 Team South Africa Arena Arena South Africa National Lotteries Commission Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

Our U18 ladies went head-to-head with Turkiye🇹🇷 in their second Crossover Match at the World Aquatics Women's U18 Water Polo Championships.✨

Another tough result, but this team has shown incredible heart and refused to back down. Every match they've played, they've given it their all, and that's something to be immensely proud of!👏

NEXT UP:
South Africa🇿🇦 vs Malta🇲🇹
📅TOMORROW – Friday, 21 August 2026
⏰11h30 (SA time)

📺WATCH LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYuxsMWba4k

Let's show our support and send them off with pride!💚💛 🇿🇦 Team South Africa Arena Arena South Africa National Lotteries Commission Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

🏆THREE DAYS TO GO!⏳

The countdown is officially on! In just 72 hours, South Africa’s sporting excellence will take centre stage at the 19th South African Sport Awards.✨

We are celebrating the athletes, coaches, teams, and heroes who continue to fly our flag high and make the nation proud.🙌

A massive shout-out to our incredible nominees who are in the running for the biggest honours of the night:
- Coach of the Year: Rocco Meiring👏
- Sportsman of the Year: Pieter Coetzé👏
- Sportsman of the Year with a Disability: Christian Sadie👏

We are behind you all the way! Good luck to every nominee walking onto that stage. The red carpet is ready.✨ The champions are ready.💪 The moment of greatness is almost here!🏅

See you at Sun City on 23 August 2026!🥂

Follow the Department of Sport, Arts and Culture social media pages for more!👀

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The World Aquatics Women's U18 Water Polo Championships continue in Puerto de la Cruz, Spain.🇪🇸

Our South African U18 ladies faced a determined Brazil🇧🇷 side in their Crossover match, with the final score 11-17. Despite the result, the team showed tremendous grit and determination throughout – a true reflection of the fighting spirit we know and love.💪

TOMORROW'S MATCH: South Africa🇿🇦 vs Turkiye🇹🇷
🗓️Thursday, 20 August 2026
⏰10h00
📺LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ejOjr1LQI8c

Let's rally behind the team!💚💛 🇿🇦 Team South Africa Arena Arena South Africa National Lotteries Commission Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

World Aquatics Water Polo 4x4 Open Championships - Dubrovnik (Croatia), 31 August-6 September 2026 👉 Squad Announcement (Women): https://swimsa.org/events-results/all-events/world-aquatics-water-polo-4x4-open-championships

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TOUGH ONE, BUT WE KEEP GOING!💪

Our U18 ladies gave it their all in their group match against Israel.🇮🇱 It wasn't our day, but heads up, girls – the tournament isn't over yet!👏

NEXT UP – CROSSOVER MATCH: South Africa🇿🇦 vs Brazil🇧🇷
📅TODAY – Wednesday, 19 August 2026
⏰13h00 (SA time)

📺WATCH LIVE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lsLGLwF2WH0

Let's rally behind our ladies! They need our support now more than ever!💚💛 🇿🇦 Team South Africa Arena Arena South Africa National Lotteries Commission Department of Sport, Arts and Culture

World Aquatics Women’s U18 Water Polo Championships - Puerto de la Cruz (Spain), 16-23 August 2026

SOUTH AFRICA🇿🇦 vs ISRAEL🇮🇱 (LIVE)
Tuesday, 18 August 2026 at 10h00
LIVE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Udr77uGC_LA

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The ladies are locked in and putting in the work at practice. Every session counts!💪

Keep going, girls – we see the effort!💚💛 🇿🇦 Team South Africa Arena Arena South Africa National Lotteries Commission Department of Sport, Arts and Culture