The Italian men’s water polo team is facing a lesson in discipline after their misconduct in Paris. Unhappy with the refereeing decisions, the Italian athletes took matters into their own hands, verbally insulting the match officials. The situation escalated further when some players physically as—lted the referees, creating chaos in the pool. Unsurprisingly, the Integrity Unit of World Aquatics has launched a full investigation into the incident.
In a recently released statement, World Aquatics announced a six-month ban for the Italian men’s water polo team. In addition to the ban, the players will be fined $50,000. This punishment will prove costly, as the team will be unable to participate in the World Cup, which is scheduled for January 2025. However, once their ban concludes in April 2025, Italy will be eligible to compete in the World Aquatics Championships, expected to…
