The European Championships Water Polo will be organized in Eindhoven from the 16th of January until the 29th of January 2012. The best in the world of Water Polo can be admired in the Pieter van den Hoogenband Swimming Stadium. Former World champion Serbia, World Champion Italy, Olympic champion Hungary and European champion of 2010 Croatia will all be present in the men's tournament. In addition to those, many other leading countries will be present, including Montenegro and Italy. The Dutch team will, naturally, be present as well, coached and trained by Johan Aantjes. The goal for this team is to close the gap with the European top. Support of the Dutch fans is important for the team, especially in a competition in which they will encounter so many strong teams.

The Dutch women's team also looks forward to performing in front of their homecrowd.. The Olympic champion of 2008 would like to defend her title in 2012 in London. On the road to London, Eindhoven is an important stop. With the support of Dutch fans, the Dutch women's team would like to pursue their gold rush and win another one in Eindhoven. Just as for the men's teams, many leading European women's teams will be presenting their countries in Eindhoven. All teams, men's and women's, will attend the European Championships fully prepared  because the results in Eindhoven are important for the Olympic qualification.

Would you like to enjoy world-class water polo and support the Dutch teams during the EC? Be sure to block January 16th to January 29th 2012 in your agenda. This is an event you don't want to miss.

See you in Eindhoven!