“A team sport only gives 2 medals and that is bad ‘value for money’ where medal tallies must be maximised – result = bin waterpolo.
‘This site has been created as a forum for anyone interested in the development of Water Polo in Great Britain.
Water polo is one of eight sports yet to have its funding for 2012 decided.
UK Sport have said that no sport will be cast adrift but with current funding levels water polo has already been drowned.
Only sports which are competitive will have a place in the Games but how can a team sport achieve the required standard with a budget that does not allow the current improvements in performance to continue?
Water Polo is in a Catch 22 position.’(Via Home – (Friendsofwaterpolo): .)
There is also a Downing Street E-petition – HERE
(Via london pools campaign There is something rotten in the state of waterpolo: .)
