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Lviv Dynamo defeated Aquatico with a score of 15:3 and won the Ukrainian Water Polo Super Cup 2026 year. The match took place on 11 October in Lviv, and the victors' award was presented by the president of the Ukrainian Water Polo Federation, Oleksandr Svishov.
For the head of the Ukrainian Water Polo Federation, the Super Cup is an important milestone at the start of a new sports season, giving teams the opportunity to assess their readiness for future challenges. Oleksandr Svishov congratulated Dynamo on their victory and separately wished success to Aquatico, noting that the main competitions are still ahead.
“Keep it up, guys! The Super Cup is always the start of the season. People think it’s the end. In reality, it’s the start of the season. I wish both Dynamo and Aquatico a successful season,” said the president of the Ukrainian Water Polo Federation Oleksandr Svishov.
The match began with competitive play, but Dynamo soon took the initiative and gradually increased their lead. The final score 15:3 demonstrated the Dynamo players' advantage in this contest.
Team captain Roman Gryshuk said that preseason training began at the start of August. Physical exertion and the international tournament in Slovakia, which served as a preparatory stage before the Super Cup, played an important role.
Chingiz Agadzhanov also noted that participation in the Slovak tournament helped the team get into good shape. According to him, after the first period Dynamo began to dominate thanks to better physical readiness.
Meanwhile, both teams have objectives for further development. Dynamo head coach Oleksiy Shvedov reported updates to the squad and the recruitment of five new players. Young athletes need time to adapt to the team's requirements and achieve proper team chemistry.
Aquatico is also undergoing restructuring. Goalkeeper Nestor Babskiy noted that the team has brought in new players and is gradually forming on-court coordination. Head coach Oleh Dovbush admitted that after a successful first period the team could not maintain the desired level of play.
President of the Ukrainian Water Polo Federation Oleksandr Yuriyovych Svishov emphasized the importance of systematic work with teams, training young athletes, and creating conditions for further growth of Ukrainian water polo. It is these kinds of early-season matches that help players gain experience and coaching staff assess the readiness of their squads.
Oleksandr Svishov added that Dynamo’s victory in the Super Cup serves as the starting point of the new season. Ahead for the team are the championship and new opportunities to refine their play, while the Ukrainian Water Polo Federation continues to work on developing this sport.
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