Water polo at the 2022 Asian Games – Women facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Women`s Water Polo at the 2022 Asian Games
Venue	Huanglong Sports Centre Swimming & Diving Centre
Date	25 September – 1 October 2023
Nations	7
Medalists
China    Japan    Kazakhstan
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The women's water polo tournament at the 2022 Asian Games was a super exciting event! It took place in Hangzhou, China, from September 25 to October 1, 2023. The games were held at the Huanglong Sports Centre Swimming & Diving Centre.

This tournament was really important because it was also the Asian qualifying event for the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. This meant the winning team would get a direct spot in the Olympics!

Teams and Players

Seven different countries sent their best women's water polo teams to compete in the Asian Games. These teams were from China, Japan, Kazakhstan, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, and Uzbekistan. Each team had a group of talented players, ready to show off their skills in the pool. Water polo is a tough sport that needs a lot of teamwork, swimming, and ball-handling skills.

How the Tournament Worked

The tournament was set up as a "round-robin" competition. This means every team played against every other team once. After all the matches, the teams were ranked based on how many games they won. The team with the most wins would be the champion!

Game Schedule and Scores

All the games were played in Hangzhou, China. The times listed for the matches were China Standard Time (which is UTC+08:00). This time zone is eight hours ahead of Coordinated Universal Time.

Here's how the teams performed in the tournament: All times are China Standard Time (UTC+08:00)

Key Matches and Highlights

The tournament featured many exciting games. China showed incredible strength, winning all their matches. Japan also played very well, securing many victories. Kazakhstan had a strong performance too, earning them a spot on the podium.

One of the most anticipated matches was between Japan and China on the final day. China won this game with a score of 24-11, showing why they were the top team. Kazakhstan also had a great win against Uzbekistan, scoring 16-8.

Final Standings

After all the games were played, the teams were ranked from first to seventh place. The top team earned the gold medal and a spot in the 2024 Summer Olympics!

Rank	Team	Pld	W	PSW	PSL	L
	China	6	6	0	0	0
	Japan	6	5	0	0	1
	Kazakhstan	6	4	0	0	2
4	Singapore	6	3	0	0	3
5	Thailand	6	2	0	0	4
6	Uzbekistan	6	1	0	0	5
7	South Korea	6	0	0	0	6

China won the gold medal, Japan took the silver, and Kazakhstan earned the bronze. Congratulations to all the teams for their hard work and amazing sportsmanship!