The Real Polo Boys!

It has come to our attention that Sports@SG will be featuring the NUS - Great Eastern Water Polo Challenge 2010 tonight at 10pm, Channel 5.

Watch out for our very own poster boy, Matthew Chew, as he climbs out of the NUS Pool baywatch-style.

And also,

NUS retain NUS - GE Water Polo Challenge title with victory over Ngee Ann Poly


(Photo 9 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)


(Photo 11 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)


(Photo 12 © Vanessa Lim/Red Sports)

Results for Grand Finals, 22nd Jan 2010

The NUS - Great Eastern Water Polo Challenge 2010 witnessed a climatic finale with heavyweights NUS and Ngee Ann Polytechnic slugging it out for the gold medal, with NUS besting their opponents 14-4 after a hard-fought battle.

Elsewhere, NTU beat Nanyang Polytechnic 17-6 to clinch the bronze medal.

The grand finals also showcased a ladies' exhibition match between champions NUS and an All-Stars Ladies team, in which NUS narrowly lost 1-2 to their opponents.

Lin Diyan (NUS) was accorded the Most Valuable Player award. Lim Yao Xiang (NTU) was the Top Scorer and Nigel Tay (NUS) was declared the Best Stopper.

Pictures forthcoming.

The NUS - Great Eastern Water Polo Challenge 2010 is presented by Great Eastern Life. We are also kindly sponsored by Thorb, Singapore Water Polo, Naughty G, Heeren Shops, Nutrifirst, Frolick, Nestle and Zouk.

He will be there tomorrow. Will you?

NUS - Great Eastern Water Polo Challenge 2010
GRAND FINALS

Results for Finals, Day 1, 19th January 2010

Here are the results for the first day of the Finals, the 19th of January 2010.

5th/6th playoff: SMU 8 - 5 SIM
7th/8th playoff: TP 15 - 8 RP

NTU 4 - 1 SMU (Ladies' Event)*

Congratulations to all teams!!

The grand finals will be held on the 22nd of January, 2010.

The bronze medal match will begin at 3pm sharp, followed by an exhibition match between the NUS Ladies' Team and an All-Stars Team. The Gold Medal Match will begin at 5pm.

*NUS Ladies' Team has already been declared Champions after topping their group of 4.

Important News!

Ladies and Gentlemen,

I have just received news that a banner of Diyan has been put up on the slope opposite the UCC, at the Clementi entrace of NUS.

Pictures to be uploaded as soon as we are able to make a trip down to that hallowed ground.

Anyway here are some other pictures.

The man of the moment.



And also a shot from the Flippa Ball Novelty Event.

Results for Semi Finals, 16th January 2010

Here are the results for the Semi Finals, the 16th of January 2010.

NYP 1 - 13 NUS
NP 11 - 10 NTU
SP 2 - 6 NUS (Ladies' Event)
RP 7 - 19 SIM
SMU 13 - 6 TP

Congratulations to all teams!

The 5th - 8th placings matches, as well as the final Ladies' Game, will be played on Tuesday the 19th of January. The Grand Finals will be held on the 22nd of January, from 3pm - 7pm.

In addition, the Flippa Ball Novelty Event was a resounding success. Hope that all participants had a great time playing Flippa Ball, and congratulations to all winners!

For those who have missed out on this event, fret not. We will be organizing a stand-alone Flippa Ball Event later in the Semester, so do keep a close eye on this space to find out more.

Radio Pulze features the NUS - Great Eastern Water Polo Challenge 2010

Check out our event trailer on Radio Pulze.

Keep a listening ear out for more updates throughout the semester!!

Results for Day 5, 14th January 2010

Here are the results for matchday 5, the 14th of January 2010.

NTU 0 - 5 NUS (Ladies' Event)
SMU 8 - 3 Singapore Poly
NUS 9 - 6 NTU
Temasek Poly 12 - 13 Republic Poly

Congratulations to all teams!

This marks the end of the preliminary stages of the NUS - Great Eastern Water Polo Challenge 2010. The semi-finals will be played on the 16th of January, and the 5th - 8th placing matches will be played on the 19th.

The grand finals will be on the 22nd of January.

Results for Day 4, 12th January 2010

Here are the results for matchday 4, the 14th of January 2010.

Singapore Poly 6 - 2 SMU (Ladies' Event)
Ngee Ann Poly 13 - 5 Nanyang Poly
NUS 15 - 6 Singapore Poly
SIM 7 - 15 NTU

Congratulations to all teams!!!

Check out Redsports (via our facebook group wall) for the latest match reports!

For everyone else, do sign up for our Flippa Ball Novelty Event. Closing date is Friday, the 15th of January.

Flippa Ball™ Novelty Event

What is the Flippa Ball™ Novelty Event?

The Flippa Ball™ Novelty Event is a one-day stand alone tournament targeted at young, active adults without any prior experience at Water Polo. It seeks to expose the sport of Flippa Ball™ and in turn, Water Polo to a wider audience within Singapore.

Why the Flippa Ball™ Novelty Event?

Water Polo is one of Singapore's most established sports, judging by the 23 consecutive Gold Medals won at the SEA Games. Despite that, there is little public interest in the sport; people are just more inclined towards other seemingly more glamorous sports dominated by foreign-born talents. However, things seem to be taken a slight turn, with the recent exploits of the National Water Polo team at the Laos SEA Games and 'Polo Boys' finally garnering some nationwide attention.

Flippa Ball™ is a sport taking off in various parts of the world, aimed at introducing the sport of Water Polo to beginners. We at teamNUS Water Polo see this as a valuable opportunity not only to promote our sport, but also to campaign for the development of local talents and revitalize the sporting scene within Singapore.

When and Where will the Flippa Ball™ Novelty Event be held, and what can participants expect?

It will be held on the 16th of January, Saturday, from 12 -4 pm* at the NUS SRC Pool.
* Safety briefing at 11am.

It will be a day of endless fun! All participants will receive an entry package consisting of a shirt, towel and other apparels, not to mention a very attractive goodie bag courtesy of our sponsors. There will be $1000 worth of cash vouchers and other prizes up for grabs. And most importantly, it is FREE to sign up.

How to Sign up for the Flippa Ball™ Novelty Event?

Sign up HERE!**

Form teams of 6-8 with your friends and get ready for a splash! Both guys and girls are welcome! Alternatively, if you are unable to hit 6 members, just sign up and we'll help to match you with others without a complete team.

**Participants should be comfortable in the water. Basic Swimming ability is recommended, though the pool will be shallow.
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For more details, contact Biwei at 90233568 or biweilow@nus.edu.sg.


NTU Superstar Tan Cher Kun. The National Team beckons. (Photo 5 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

Source: SMU go down to NTU in NUS-Great Eastern Water Polo Challenge

Results for Day 3, 9th January 2010

Here are the results for Day 3, the 9th of January.

Ngee Ann Poly 23 - 3 Republic Poly
Temasek Poly 4 - 20 Nanyang Poly
NUS 5 - 0 SMU (Walkover)
SIM 6 - 6 Singapore Poly

Congratulations to all teams!

In addition, check these Redsports articles out. Wooo.

NUS triumph 24-4 over SIM in opening game of water polo challenge

Nanyang Poly thrash Republic Poly in water polo challenge


(Photo 1 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

Have you seen this Ball?

We are very pleased to announce that Conceptual Sports are sponsoring the Official Match Balls of the NUS - Great Eastern Water Polo Challenge 2010.

Do keep a lookout for these exquisite-looking balls throughout the tournament!

Results for Day 2, 7th January 2010

Go check out the facade of Central Library (at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences). Mark Zhang's handsome face has been plastered onto it!

A pity that we have to eventually take it down. Hai. (but where's the banner with Matthew's face?)

Anyway here are the results for Day 2, the 7th of January.

NTU 10 - 3 Singapore Poly
Singapore Poly 7 - 1 NTU (Ladies Event)
SIM 6 - 6 SMU
NUS 8 - 0 SMU (Ladies Event)

Congratulations to all teams!!

And let's not forget our sponsors, without whom this tournament wouldn't have been possible.

The NUS - Great Eastern Water Polo Challenge 2010 is presented by Great Eastern Life. We are also kindly sponsored by Thorb, Singapore Water Polo, Naughty G, Heeren Shops, Nutrifirst, Frolick, Nestle and Zouk.

Redsports features the NUS - Great Eastern Water Polo Challenge 2010

“That one giant, we’re the dwarfs!” – a competitor on defending water polo champions NUS

(Photo 4 © Koh Yizhe/Red Sports)

KENNYY FOOOO!!

Results for Day 1, 5th January 2010

HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!

Here are the results for Day 1, the 5th of January:

Ngee Ann Poly 29 - 7 Temasek Poly
Republic Poly 4 - 21 Nanyang Poly
NTU 10 - 7 SMU
NUS 24 - 4 SIM

Congratulations to all teams!!

On another note, do sign up for our FLIPPA BALL Novelty Event on the 16th of January 2010. It will be one hell of a splash. If you can't find enough friends to form a full team, you can still sign up and we will match you to others also without sufficient teammates.

Don't be shy. Sign up NOW!

And so it begins...