The Croatian Water Polo Association (HVS) presented its official logo and slogan less than a month before the start of the European Championship.
For the first time in history, two related championships of the Old Continent will be held in the same country.
Split was the host in 2022, and from January 4 to 16 next year, the championship will be played in Dubrovnik and Zagreb after the tournament in Israel was canceled.
"Aware that the previous edition in Split raised the highest possible bar, we tried to follow the same standard with the design of the logo and visual identity. The host cities, the Republic of Croatia, are represented with specific symbols and motifs that intertwine cultural heritage with water polo," the HVS press release reads. -a.
It is said that they found inspiration for the official logo from traditional Croatian knitting.
"Also known as the triplet, it is a geometric ornament characteristic of ancient Croatian culture, and is part of the art, tradition and customs of the Croatian people. The contours are also reflected in the waves or water as an integral part of water polo. Combined with the contours of the water polo player as a secondary motif, we got a strong visual the presentation of the host of the championship and the sport itself," the HVS announcement states.
The motif of water and waves is reflected in the slogan itself - "Waves of Unity".
"Water polo has always nurtured a unique connection among all its actors. It is not just a sport, but a cultural phenomenon that shapes character, instilling the values of teamwork, resilience and pride, putting collective identity before individual differences," states HVS.
In the first phase of the competition, Montenegro will play in Dubrovnik in a group with France (January 4), Spain (6) and Croatia (8).
The first two selections go directly to the quarter-finals, while the third and fourth-placed teams face a play-off for placement among the top eight.
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