{"id":5528,"date":"2025-10-05T18:09:31","date_gmt":"2025-10-05T16:09:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/waterpoloserbia.org\/history-and-achievements\/"},"modified":"2026-07-01T23:18:34","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T21:18:34","slug":"history-and-achievements","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/waterpoloserbia.org\/en\/history-and-achievements\/","title":{"rendered":"History and achievements"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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OLYMPIC GAMES<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Serbia made its first independent appearance at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. At the previous two competitions, together with Montenegrin players, it won a bronze medal in Sydney 2000 and a silver medal in Athens 2004. <\/p>

In Beijing, the national team was the main favorite for gold along with Hungary. That summer, Danilo Ikodinovi\u0107 ended his career due to serious injuries in a car accident. Before the Games, the World League was won in Genoa, and in Malaga at the European Championship, Serbia was second. <\/p>

Not everything went well at the Olympics. In the semi-finals, they suffered an unexpected defeat to the USA 10:5, only to defeat Montenegro 6:4 in the fight for third place, without \u0160efik and \u0160api\u0107. <\/p>

The players were: Denis \u0160efik, Andrija Prlainovi\u0107, Nikola Radjen, Vanja Udovi\u0107i\u0107, Dejan Savi\u0107, Du\u0161ko Pijetlovi\u0107, Filip Filipovi\u0107, Aleksandar \u0106iri\u0107, Aleksandar \u0160api\u0107, Vladimir Vujasinovi\u0107, Branko Pekovi\u0107, \u017divko Go\u010di\u0107 and Slobodan Soro. The coach was Dejan Udovi\u0107i\u0107. <\/p>

In London 2012, Serbia once again had the highest ambitions. After excellent games in the group, weaker games followed. In the semi-final, Italy was better. Montenegro led in the bronze medal match 11:8 with six minutes left, but our team pulled off a feat and won 12:11. <\/p>

The players were: Slobodan Soro, Du\u0161an Mandi\u0107, \u017divko Go\u010di\u0107, Vanja Udovi\u0107i\u0107, Aleksa \u0160aponji\u0107, Du\u0161ko Pijetlovi\u0107, Slobodan Niki\u0107, Milan Aleksi\u0107, Nikola Radjen, Filip Filipovi\u0107, Andrija Prlainovi\u0107, Stefan Stefan and Gojko Pijetlovi\u0107. The coach was Dejan Udovi\u0107i\u0107. <\/p>

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In Rio de Janeiro 2016, the gold medal was finally won. There were big problems, draws with Hungary and Greece and a sensational defeat by Brazil. Victories against Australia and Japan led Serbia to continue the fight for the medal. <\/p>

Serbia played exceptionally well and with superior play defeated Spain in the quarterfinals 10:7, Italy in the semifinals 10:8, and Croatia in the gold medal match 11:7. It was also a great farewell for Goci\u0107 and Niki\u0107. <\/p>

The players were: Gojko Pijetlovi\u0107, Du\u0161an Mandi\u0107, \u017divko Go\u010di\u0107, Sava Rand\u0111elovi\u0107, Milo\u0161 \u0106uk, Du\u0161ko Pijetlovi\u0107, Slobodan Niki\u0107, Milan Aleksi\u0107, Nikola Jak\u0161i\u0107, Filip Filipovi\u0107, Andrija Prlainovi\u0107, Stefan Mitrovi\u0107 and Branislav Mitrovi\u0107. The coach was Dejan Savi\u0107. <\/p>

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In Tokyo five years later, Serbia was not the main favorite for gold. It was as if the model was the same. From the quarterfinals on, everything was as it should be. First, Italy was defeated 10:6 in the quarterfinals. The epic match was with Spain in the semifinals. Serbia was losing 8:6 four minutes before the end, only to make a turnaround and win with a goal by Filipovi\u0107 10:9. In the final, Greece was defeated 13:11. It was the last match for Filipovi\u0107, Prlainovi\u0107, the Pijetlovi\u0107 brothers, Stefan Mitrovi\u0107 and Aleksi\u0107. <\/p>

The players were: Gojko Pijetlovi\u0107, Du\u0161an Mandi\u0107, Nikola Dedovi\u0107, Sava Rand\u0111elovi\u0107, Strahinja Ra\u0161ovi\u0107, Du\u0161ko Pijetlovi\u0107, \u0110or\u0111e Lazi\u0107, Milan Aleksi\u0107, Nikola Jak\u0161i\u0107, Filip Filipovi\u0107, Andrija Prlainovi\u0107, Stefan Mitrovi\u0107 and Branislav Mitrovi\u0107. The coach was Dejan Savi\u0107. <\/p>

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In Paris 2024, few gave Serbia a chance for a medal. The change of generations had its effect. The players and the coaching staff, led by coach Stevanovi\u0107, believed in success. After weaker games in the group, in the quarterfinals, the favored Greece was defeated 12:11 with a goal by Jak\u0161i\u0107 in the last seconds from a long distance. In the semifinals, they outplayed America 10:6 and in the grand final, Croatia 13:11. <\/p>

The players were: Radoslav Filipovi\u0107, Du\u0161an Mandi\u0107, Nikola Dedovi\u0107, Sava Rand\u0111elovi\u0107, Milo\u0161 \u0106uk, Nemanja Vico, Nemanja Ubovi\u0107, Radomir Dra\u0161ovi\u0107, Nikola Jak\u0161i\u0107, Strahinja Ra\u0161ovi\u0107, Petar Jak\u0161i\u0107, Viktor Ra\u0161ovi\u0107, Vladimir Misovi\u0107. The coach was Uro\u0161 Stevanovi\u0107 <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Serbian water polo players achieved their greatest successes at the World Championships in 2009 in Rome and 2015 in Kazan, when they won the gold medal. <\/p>

The first appearance at the planetary championship took place in Melbourne in 2007. They won fourth place. In the semi-finals, Croatia defeated our national team, but in the bronze medal match, Spain was better after performing five-pointers. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Serbian water polo players achieved their greatest successes at the World Championships in 2009 in Rome and 2015 in Kazan, when they won the gold medal. <\/p>

The first appearance at the planetary championship took place in Melbourne in 2007. They won fourth place. In the semi-finals, Croatia defeated our national team, but in the bronze medal match, Spain was better after performing five-pointers. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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In Shanghai 2011, Serbia won silver. In the semifinals, they defeated Hungary 14:13 after a major upset, but were defeated by Italy in the gold medal match after overtime 8:7. <\/p>

\"\" Montreal World Championships 2005 <\/p>

The players were: Slobodan Soro, Marko Avramovi\u0107, \u017divko Go\u010di\u0107, Vanja Udovi\u0107i\u0107, Milo\u0161 \u0106uk, Du\u0161ko Pijetlovi\u0107, Slobodan Niki\u0107, Milan Aleksi\u0107, Nikola Radjen, Filip Filipovi\u0107, Andrija Prlainovi\u0107, Stefan Mitrovi\u0107 and Gojko Pijetlovi\u0107. The coach was Dejan Udovi\u0107i\u0107. <\/p>

In Barcelona 2013, Serbia finished in seventh place. In the quarterfinals, Montenegro was better 9:8, and after a defeat against Spain, Australia was defeated 13:7. Dejan Savi\u0107 made his debut as a coach. <\/p>

In Kazan 2015, Serbia won first place with a dominant performance. In the quarterfinals, they defeated the USA 12:7, in the semifinals, Italy 10:6, and in the final, they were defeated by the excellent Croatian team 11:7. <\/p>

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The players were: Gojko Pijetlovi\u0107, Du\u0161an Mandi\u0107, \u017divko Go\u010di\u0107, Sava Rand\u0111elovi\u0107, Milo\u0161 \u0106uk, Du\u0161ko Pijetlovi\u0107, Slobodan Niki\u0107, Milan Aleksi\u0107, Nikola Jak\u0161i\u0107, Filip Filipovi\u0107, Andrija Prlainovi\u0107, Stefan Mitrovi\u0107 and Branislav Mitrovi\u0107. The coach was Dejan Savi\u0107. <\/p>

In Budapest 2017, the bronze medal was won. In a great semi-final, Serbia was defeated by Croatia 12:11. In the duel that decided the bronze medal, Serbia was convincing against Greece 11:8. <\/p>

The players were: Gojko Pijetlovi\u0107, Du\u0161an Mandi\u0107, Viktor Ra\u0161ovi\u0107, Sava Rand\u0111elovi\u0107, Milo\u0161 \u0106uk, Du\u0161ko Pijetlovi\u0107, Nemanja Ubovi\u0107, Milan Aleksi\u0107, Nikola Jak\u0161i\u0107, Filip Filipovi\u0107, Andrija Prlainovi\u0107, Stefan Mitrovi\u0107 and Branislav Mitrovi\u0107. The coach was Dejan Savi\u0107. <\/p>

Serbia won medals at subsequent world championships. In Guangzhou 2019, a rejuvenated team won fifth place. The same result was achieved in Budapest 2022. At the next championship in Fukuoka 2023, Serbia was defeated by Spain in the bronze medal match 9:6. <\/span>In Doha 2024, Serbia finished sixth. In Singapore 2025, Serbia finished fourth after losing to Greece in the bronze medal match. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\ud83e\udd47 Titles:<\/strong> 2005 Montreal (SCG), 2009 Rome, 2015 Kazan<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\ud83e\udd49 Bronze:<\/strong> 2017 Budapest<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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The country’s independence was welcomed by water polo players with two consecutive gold medals at the European Championships, won with Montenegrin players in 2001 in Budapest and two years later in Kranj. <\/p>

In Belgrade in 2006, Serbia played under that name for the first time. In the grand final at Ta\u0161majdan, they defeated Hungary 9:8. The deciding goal was scored by captain Vladimir Vujasinovi\u0107. <\/p>

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The players were: Denis \u0160efik, Slobodan Soro, Filip Filipovi\u0107, Petar Trbojevi\u0107, Aleksandar \u0106iri\u0107, Vladimir Vujasinovi\u0107, Dejan Savi\u0107, Vanja Udovi\u0107i\u0107, Branko Pekovi\u0107, Slobodan Niki\u0107, Du\u0161ko Pijetlovi\u0107, Aleksandar \u0160api\u0107, Danilo Ikodinovi\u0107, Andrija Prlainovi\u0107 and \u017divko Go\u010di\u0107. Dejan Udovi\u0107i\u0107 made his debut as a coach. <\/p>

The 2008 European Championship in Malaga was a preparation for the Olympic Games in Beijing. In the semi-final, a goal by \u0160api\u0107 in overtime helped Serbia defeat Hungary 8:7, but in the match for the gold medal, Serbia was defeated by Montenegro 6:5, also in overtime. <\/p>

The players were: Denis \u0160efik, Slobodan Soro, Aleksandar \u0106iri\u0107, Filip Filipovi\u0107, Vladimir Vujasinovi\u0107, Dejan Savi\u0107, Vanja Udovi\u0107i\u0107, Nikola Radjen, Aleksandar \u0160api\u0107, Slobodan Niki\u0107, Du\u0161ko Pijetlovi\u0107, Branko Pekovi\u0107, Andrija Prlainovi\u0107, Marko Avramovi\u0107 and \u017divko Go\u010di\u0107. The coach was Dejan Udovi\u0107i\u0107. <\/p>

Zagreb hosted the European Championship in 2010. Before that competition, Serbia won the World League in Ni\u0161 and the World Cup in Oradea. In the Croatian capital, Serbia lost to the championship hosts 10:9 in an exciting match. In the fight for third place, Hungary was defeated 10:8. <\/p>

The players were: Slobodan Soro, Marko Avramovi\u0107, \u017divko Go\u010di\u0107, Vanja Udovi\u0107i\u0107, Boris Vapenski, Du\u0161ko Pijetlovi\u0107, Slobodan Niki\u0107, Milan Aleksi\u0107, Nikola Radjen, Filip Filipovi\u0107, Andrija Prlainovi\u0107, Stefan Mitrovi\u0107 and Gojko Pijetlovi\u0107. The coach was Dejan Udovi\u0107i\u0107. <\/p>

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The gold medal streak began in Eindhoven in 2012. It was played in January. In the semi-final, they defeated Italy 12:8. The final was a rematch. <\/span>To the Montenegrins for the defeat in Malaga. Serbia won 9:8 with a decisive goal from Udovicic. <\/p>

The players were: Slobodan Soro, Aleksa \u0160aponji\u0107, \u017divko Go\u010di\u0107, Vanja Udovi\u0107i\u0107, Milo\u0161 \u0106uk, Du\u0161ko Pijetlovi\u0107, Slobodan Niki\u0107, Milan Aleksi\u0107, Nikola Rad\u0111en, Filip Filipovi\u0107, Andrija Prlainovi\u0107, Stefan Mitrovi\u0107 and Branislav Mitrovi\u0107. The coach was Dejan Udovi\u0107i\u0107. <\/p>

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The competition in Budapest 2014 will be remembered. In the semi-finals, Serbia was trailing Montenegro 9:7 after three quarters, only to turn the tables in the last eight minutes and win 10:9 with a goal from Niki\u0107. In the final, they played one of the best matches in history against Hungary. The great rival was defeated 12:7. <\/p>

The players were: Gojko Pijetlovi\u0107, \u017divko Go\u010di\u0107, Du\u0161an Mandi\u0107, Sava Rand\u0111elovi\u0107, Milo\u0161 \u0106uk, Du\u0161ko Pijetlovi\u0107. Slobodan Niki\u0107, Milan Aleksi\u0107, Nikola Radjen, Filip Filipovi\u0107, Andrija Prlainovi\u0107, Stefan Mitrovi\u0107 and Branislav Mitrovi\u0107. Dejan Savi\u0107 made his debut as a coach. <\/p>

Great games and a series of gold medals continued in the Belgrade Arena in 2016. In an unforgettable final, in front of nearly 19,000 spectators, Serbia defeated an excellent team from Montenegro 10:8. After three quarters, it was 6:6, and in the last quarter, our team decided the winner. <\/p>

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The players were: Gojko Pijetlovi\u0107, \u017divko Go\u010di\u0107, Du\u0161an Mandi\u0107, Sava Rand\u0111elovi\u0107, Milo\u0161 \u0106uk, Du\u0161ko Pijetlovi\u0107, Slobodan Niki\u0107, Milan Aleksi\u0107, Nikola Radjen, Filip Filipovi\u0107, Andrija Prlainovi\u0107, Stefan Mitrovi\u0107 and Branislav Mitrovi\u0107. The coach was Dejan Savi\u0107. <\/p>

The series of gold medals ended in Barcelona 2018. In the semifinals, Serbia defeated world champions Croatia 9:7. The final with Spain was decided by a penalty shootout. In the regular period, the score was 7:7. In the penalty shootout, all Serbian players scored, the last one for the decisive goal and the victory 12:10 was Milo\u0161 \u0106uk. Fernandez hit the crossbar before that. <\/p>

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The players were: Gojko Pijetlovi\u0107, Viktor Ra\u0161ovi\u0107, Du\u0161an Mandi\u0107, Sava Rand\u0111elovi\u0107, Milo\u0161 \u0106uk, Du\u0161ko Pijetlovi\u0107, Nemanja Vico, Milan Aleksi\u0107, Nikola Rad\u0111en, Filip Filipovi\u0107, Andrija Prlainovi\u0107, Stefan Mitrovi\u0107 and Branislav Mitrovi\u0107. The coach was Dejan Savi\u0107. <\/p>

The next three competitions did not bring Serbia any medals. In Budapest 2020, Spain defeated Serbia in the quarterfinals after performing a five-pointer. Serbia was fifth. <\/p>

Two years later, Serbia was below par in Split, finishing only ninth. This was the result of a major generational shift and an unexpected defeat to France in the round of 16. It was also the last competition for coach Savi\u0107 as Serbia’s coach. <\/p>

Uro\u0161 Stevanovi\u0107 made his debut in Zagreb 2024. In the quarterfinals, Hungary was better 15:14 after five-pointers. In the end, our national team was seventh. <\/p>

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In January 2026, the European Water Polo Championship was held in Belgrade again after ten years, and Serbia became the European champion again after eight years. In the final, in front of almost 13,000 fans, they defeated Hungary with a score of 10:7. In the group stage, Serbia was better than the Netherlands, Spain and Israel, then France and Hungary, while in the last round match, which had no significant result, they were defeated by Montenegro. In the semi-finals, Italy was defeated, and two days later Hungary. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Serbia is the absolute record holder for the number of titles won in the World League. For years, our dolphins have won trophy after trophy, creating a legend of a team that never loses its motivation to win. <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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\ud83e\udd47 Record 12 titles for Serbia\/SCG:<\/strong> 2005 Belgrade<\/strong> , 2006 Athens, 2007 Berlin, 2008 Genoa, 2010 Ni\u0161<\/strong> , 2011 Florence, 2013 Chelyabinsk, 2014 Dubai, 2015 Bergamo, 2016 Huizhou, 2017 Ruza, 2019 Belgrade<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Serbian “students” have not participated in the games since 2019. Under the name Serbia, the university team won two gold medals and two bronze medals. <\/p>

At their first participation in Bangkok in 2007, they won seventh place. Serbia was left without a medal in Mersin in 2015, when the national team finished in sixth place. <\/p>

In Belgrade 2009, Serbia came third. In the bronze medal match, they defeated Greece 9:4. <\/p>

The players were: Mitrovi\u0107, \u0160aponji\u0107, Popovi\u0107, Ivo\u0161evi\u0107, Ba\u0161i\u0107, Vapenski, Kalini\u0107, \u0106uk, Ran\u0111i\u0107, Kova\u010devi\u0107, Filipovi\u0107, Petkovi\u0107, Marinkovi\u0107. The national coach was Dejan Stanojevi\u0107. <\/p>

Two years later, in the Chinese city of Shenzhen, Serbia was the best. In the final match, they were outplayed by Russia 11:8. <\/p>

They played: <\/span>Mitrovi\u0107, \u0160aponji\u0107, Matovi\u0107, Vuksanovi\u0107, Mili\u010di\u0107, Vapenski, Ra\u0161ovi\u0107, Dedovi\u0107, Ubovi\u0107, Petkovi\u0107, Filipovi\u0107, \u0160aponji\u0107, \u017divojinovi\u0107. The national coach was Dejan Stanojevi\u0107. <\/p>

In Kazan 2013, the national student team won bronze. In the match that decided the medal, Serbia was better than Italy 12:10. Before that, in the semifinals, Russia was better 12:11. <\/p>

The players were: \u017divojinovi\u0107, Popovi\u0107, Ra\u0161ovi\u0107, Markovi\u0107, Mili\u010di\u0107, Rackov, Mili\u0107evi\u0107, Dedovi\u0107, Asanovi\u0107, Vapenski, Stoj\u010di\u0107, Vuksanovi\u0107, Draksimovi\u0107. The national coach was Uro\u0161 Stevanovi\u0107. <\/p>

At their last participation in Taipei in 2017, Serbia dominated and won first place. In the final, they convincingly defeated Russia 15:4. <\/p>

The players were: Risticevi\u0107, S.Ra\u0161ovi\u0107, V.Ra\u0161ovi\u0107, Randjelovi\u0107, Suboti\u0107, Vico, Dra\u0161ovi\u0107, Lazi\u0107, Jaksi\u0107, Rasovi\u0107, Vasi\u0107, Stojanovi\u0107, Dobo\u017eanov.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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