Australia’s national women’s water polo team, the Stingers, are confident about their prospects in the upcoming World Championships and the Paris Olympics in 2024. The team is aiming for its sixth consecutive Olympics appearance, and they believe that victory in the World Championships next month will ensure qualification for the Paris Games. Tilly Kearns, the Stingers star, is the daughter of former Wallabies captain Phil Kearns. She is convinced that the team’s success is due to their athlete mindset and work ethic. Kearns, along with Bronte Halligan, the daughter of former New Zealand rugby league international Daryl Halligan, bring a cross-sport legacy to the team.
Furthermore, the Australian men’s national team, the Sharks, has secured significant financial support from Ord Minnett, becoming the first naming-rights sponsor for water polo in the country. Sharks player Blake Edwards said that the funding would even out the playing field and give the Australian teams a chance to compete with their European and US counterparts. The funding will prove crucial in helping the teams gain recognition on the global stage.
The Stingers’ and the Sharks’ success can be attributed to their strong sporting pedigree and mental resilience. Given their focus and determination, they are likely to perform well in international water polo competitions. With Ord Minnett’s financial backing, the teams are set to make a splash and take on their global rivals with renewed vigor.
