
The Greek men’s polo team scored a huge victory, as it crushed Montenegro and qualified for the semifinals of the Tokyo Olympics.
Greece will now find Hungary or Croatia on its way to the medals.
Greece played excellent defense throughout the match and with the right offensive choices managed to qualify for the semi-finals of the Olympic Games for the second time in its history.
From the first day in Tokyo, our national team had shown that it is capable of great things.
In the match against Montenegro, it once again confirmed it .
With an triumphant appearance, it prevailed 10-4 and secured its place in the semifinals of the Olympic polo tournament.
Now, the Greek team in the semifinals on Friday will face Hungary or Croatia, with the big goal of qualifying for the finals of the tournament.
This is the second time that the national team has reached the semifinals of the Olympic Games, after that of Athens, and now has two chances to win a medal.


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