The refreshed National pole He is chasing the absolute distinction, with Thodoris Vlachos facing Spain in the big final of the World Cup, aiming to conquer the top.
After a fight for strong nerves against the Hungarians in the semifinals, the National Pole managed to win 18-14 and secure its presence in the Grand World Cup final, claiming the gold medal for the first time in its history!
The last time Greece was so close to the top was in 1997, when he won the silver medal, knowing the defeat by the US to the final. Since then, this has remained her only presence on the podium. Today, however, 28 years later, the representative band has a huge opportunity to write history.
In Podgorica, Thodoris Vlachos’ team seems determined to reach the top. Its appearance towards Hungary was impressive, with talent, dedication and militancy leading Greece to yet another step.
On the other hand, in the final (21:30), the “blue whites” is called upon to overcome the obstacle of the mighty Spain – a team that has been one of the favorites from the beginning of the tournament and proves it in every game. The Iberians took an emphatic qualification to the final, beating Croatia 19-14 in an equally impressive semifinal.
For Spain, this will be the third final aimed at the absolute: three in three gold medals. We recall that he is also the title holder in 2023, when he won the top by defeating Italy in the Los Angeles final.