Greece's national under-18 women water polo team clinched the gold medal at the inaugural FINA World Youth Water Polo Championships, on December 9, in Perth, Australia, beating their Hungarian rivals by a 9-5 score in the final. Russia took home the bronze medal, after fighting back from three goals down to defeat the US by 13-12. Hungary reached the final by beating tournament favorite Russia, 14-11, and Greece advanced by beating the United States, 8-3.

 Greece's Chryssoula Diamantopoulou was named best goalkeeper, while Russia's Elvina Karimova was named most valuable player.President of the Hellenic Republic Karolos Papoulias, sent a telegram congratulating the team for their gold medal.

"Your success makes us all really proud during these tough times the nation is going through, and fills us with hope and optimism", Papoulias said.Greek News Agenda: Golden Water Polo Girls & Greece at Women’s Water Polo Final