Dynamo Lviv wins Ukrainian Water Polo Super Cup, thrashing Akuatiko

On 11 October in Lviv, the match for the 2026 season Ukrainian Water Polo Super Cup took place. In the central game of the competition, Dynamo (Lviv) and Akuatiko faced each other. The match ended with a convincing victory for Lviv's Dynamo with a score of 15:3.

Congratulations from the federation leadership

The award ceremony for the winners was conducted by Oleksandr Svyshchov, President of the Ukrainian Water Polo Federation. For the head of the UWPF, this tournament is an important stage at the beginning of the new sports season, as it allows teams to assess their readiness for future competitions.

Oleksandr Svyshchov congratulated Dynamo on their triumph and expressed best wishes to the Akuatiko players, emphasising that the most important competitions are still ahead.

«Так тримати, хлопці! Суперкубок - це завжди старт сезону. Всі думають, що це завершення. Насправді, це старт сезону. Хочу побажати успішного сезону як "Динамо", так і "Акватіко"», - said Oleksandr Svyshchov, President of the Ukrainian Water Polo Federation. ("Keep it up, guys! The Super Cup is always the start of the season. Everyone thinks it is the finish. In reality, it is the start of the season. I want to wish a successful season to both Dynamo and Akuatiko.")

Match progress and team preparation

The match began with intense struggle, but Dynamo soon seized the initiative and gradually increased their lead. The final score of 15:3 confirmed the clear superiority of the Dynamo players in this encounter.

Team captain Roman Hryshuk said that preparation for the season began in early August. Physical training and participation in an international tournament in Slovakia played a key role in achieving the result, becoming an important preparatory stage before the Super Cup.

Chingiz Agadzhanov also noted that performing in the Slovak tournament helped the team get into good form. According to him, after the first period, Dynamo began to dominate the pool thanks to the better physical fitness of the players.

Planning and squad updates

Meanwhile, both teams have clear tasks for further development. Dynamo head coach Oleksiy Shvedov reported on squad updates and the recruitment of five new players. He noted that young athletes need time to adapt to the team's requirements and achieve the appropriate level of cohesion.

Akuatiko is also undergoing a rebuilding process. Goalkeeper Nestor Babsky noted that the team has received new players and is gradually forming on-pool interaction. Head coach Oleg Dovbush admitted that after a successful first period, the team failed to maintain the appropriate level of play.

Water polo development strategy

Oleksandr Yuriovych Svyshchov emphasised the importance of systematic work with teams, the training of young athletes, and the creation of conditions for the further growth of Ukrainian water polo. According to him, such matches at the start of the season help players gain experience, while coaching staff can assess the readiness of the teams.

Oleksandr Svyshchov added that Dynamo's victory in the Super Cup became the starting point of the new season. The team awaits the championship and new opportunities to improve their game, while the Ukrainian Water Polo Federation continues to work on the development of this sport.

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