Note: Single-source report; awaiting corroboration.
Greece secured first place in the U16 women's water polo world championship by defeating Spain 11-7 in the final. Greece took an early lead and maintained it, shutting down Spain’s attempts to recover. Greece had previously beaten Spain 8-5 earlier in the tournament, reinforcing their dominance over the defending champions.
Afroditi Bitsakou, captain of the Greek team, was named the tournament's Most Valuable Player. Previously a standout at the 2021 U16 event in Turkiye, she scored 16 goals during this tournament and led Greece’s offense with strong support. The Greek team showcased powerful attack and defense to secure the gold medal.
In the bronze-medal match, the Netherlands overcame Hungary in a shootout after a closely contested game. Hungary led for much of the match, but the Netherlands rallied in the final quarter to force a shootout and ultimately secured third place.
Other results included the United States defeating Russia 11-7 for fifth place and Australia narrowly beating New Zealand 8-7 for seventh. Two additional shootouts occurred between China and Serbia (11-12) and South Africa and Peru (19-20), illustrating the tournament’s competitiveness.
These final placements confirm Greece’s continued strength in women's water polo, as the nation also maintains top rankings in the senior, U20, and U18 women’s categories, reflecting a strong development program.