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2026 | Sports Reap Mail | Volume 5 Number 2 47All India inter university SRMIST Waterpolo team finished with Top 8 position Water polo is built on speed, strategy, teamwork, and an unbreakable competitive spirit. Every successful pass, powerful shot, strong defensive block, and quick counterattack reflects the dedication and discipline of the players in the pool. True champions in water polo are not defined only by the goals they score, but by their ability to work as one unit, stay focused under pressure, and fight for every possession until the final whistle. A proud and historic moment for the SRM Institute of Science and Technology Water Polo Team as they delivered an extraordinary performance against Gujarat Sports University, securing a dominant 11%u20133 victory. The team displayed exceptional skill, determination, teamwork, and fighting spirit throughout the match, proving their strength at the national level. With this remarkable achievement, SRMIST has successfully earned a prestigious place among the Top 8 Water Polo teams in India, bringing immense pride and honour to the institution. This victory is even more special as it marks a historic milestone for Tamil Nadu, creating history for the first time in this event. The dedication, discipline, and relentless effort of our athletes have turned this into an unforgettable moment of glory. The entire SRMIST family celebrates this incredible success and congratulates the team for their outstanding achievement. Their journey reflects the true spirit of champions%u2014competing with confidence, overcoming challenges, and inspiring future generations to dream bigger and achieve greater heightsWater polo is a fast-paced and highly competitive team sport played in a swimming pool, combining the skills of swimming, ball handling, passing, and shooting. Each team consists of seven players, including one goalkeeper, who work together to score goals while defending their own. The game demands exceptional physical fitness, endurance, strength, agility, and tactical awareness, as players continuously swim and compete without touching the bottom of the pool. Water polo also emphasizes teamwork, communication, and quick decision-making, making it one of the most challenging aquatic sports. Played in four quarters, the team with the highest number of goals at the end of the match is declared the winner. Recognized as an Olympic sport, water polo is enjoyed worldwide and is admired for its intensity, skill, and sportsmanship. It develops leadership, discipline, resilience, and cooperation, making it an excellent sport for both personal and athletic growth.SRM IST Water Polo Team scored 11 goals and defeated Gujarat Sports University Team to secure a grand victory, held at university of Calicut April 2026.