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First time at the European Water Polo Championship

Hello everyone, I hope you are doing great!😊 A two days ago, I experienced something completely new: my very first European Water Polo Championship. What made it even more special was the fact that it took place in my hometown Belgrade, the capital of Serbia.

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This was also the first experience of this type for my nine year old son who was very excited to go. I bought tickets and surprised him. 😊

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It was very cold outside and snowing. The match took place in the Belgrade Arena, a well-known venue for sport events and concerts.

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When we arrived, my son was amazed by the Christmas decorations that were still there.

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Lights were glowing everywhere, and the big panorama wheel stood nearby, slowly turning above the snowy streets.

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I found it interesting to observe its colors.

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Although I resisted liking it because it is the last thing our city needs, besides so many other things that unfortunately no one cares about, but watching my son rejoice in all those colors, I thought that this joy is the most important and the most beautiful.

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There were positive vibes around, everyone was impatiently waiting for the first match in which our country played against the Netherlands.

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The atmosphere at the match was incredible. We cheered loudly, stood together, and truly lived every moment of the match.

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The energy in the arena was something worth experiencing. It was uncertain until the end and I was happy when we won, especially when I saw how happy my son was.

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That feeling is unforgettable, being part of something bigger, sharing joy with many people who felt the same emotions.

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We left there with a smile on our face, happy and grateful for another beautiful evening we spent together.

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Thank you for reading.
Jelena

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What an introduction to sports for your son. You couldn’t ask for a better first water polo experience, especially with a win included.
The part where you mention not being a fan of the wheel, but changing your perspective after seeing your son’s happiness, says a lot.

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I am glad you found it interesting, thanks! Yes, my son was very happy and excited and enjoying the experience, and so was I with him.

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This looks so fun, I haven’t been to one before. But I think this is one sport, I will love to experience, even though I am not a great swimmer.

Great post.

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It's a great sport and it's great their strength and energy they have. It was exciting to watch them.

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This arena looks super!!!😍 It's really so big and surely it was a funny experience!!!

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You had a great time at the game
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How was it on the way out, down the stairs?β›ΈοΈπŸŽΏπŸ›·

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We were lucky with the stairs because we exited on the side where it was a bit better, but I heard from friends that at the other exit they could barely get down.πŸ˜… Still, it was a good match 😊

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