

We are aware that its team is truly committed to offer the most developed ball the game has ever seen, which supports the best players to reach new levels in their performances.” We are glad to have KAP7 as our partner for these events. “At club level, no other continent has any similar competition structure, highlighted by the Champions League, LEN’s premium product, which set example for the entire water polo world.

“Europe rules water polo, no doubt of that, all major titles and medals have landed in Europe in the men’s game for decades and European teams are also dominant among the women, while the European Water Polo Championships have grown into a not-to-miss showcase in the aquatic world” LEN President Paolo Barelli said. The balls debuted in the 2017 season in the Champions League, the competition which features the real elite of water polo players – and the best warriors immediately fell in love with the new playing tool.Įver since, the KAP7 ball has become a well-known feature at European events, which are the true highlights of the water polo calendar since the continent is the leading force in the discipline. Thousands of goals have been scored with KAP7 balls at the most-watched water polo matches in the past four years, thanks to the partnership between LEN and KAP7. Europe is the leading continent in water polo and KAP7 shall provide the ball for all LEN competitions in the coming seasons, including the European Water Polo Championships, the Champions League, all other club competitions and age-group events. "I didn't realise it at first but being in this community, hearing a lot of stories, there were a lot of similarities.LEN and KAP7 are proud to announce the extension of their partnership by six more years. The former soldier said: “To be honest with you, setting up the Invictus Games was a bit of a lifeline for me. He then smiled broadly as he donned the scarf and was told: "It looks good on you Prince Harry".ĭuring an interview on the show, Harry - who has Prince Archie, four, and Princess Lilibet, two, with wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex - admitted establishing the Invictus Games, a competition for sick and wounded military personnel and veterans, had been a "lifeline" for him.

Harry first asked: "Am I going to get in trouble for wearing this?" The man for all occasions so to speak."Īs there wasn't a Germany shirt in the studio, the hosts borrowed a scarf from a fan of Mainz 05 - the team where Liverpool's Jurgen Klopp began his coaching career - and urged the prince to put it on. He quipped: "Is that the new soccer coach for Germany? You can do that on the side. Taking the result in good spirits, Harry joked the politician could find himself a new career. The reluctant royal stepped up to the playing area and playfully told the cameraman: "You might want to move from there."Īfter coming close on his three attempts, Boris then stepped up and hit two balls into the target.īoth Harry and the minister missed their second round of shots.Ī joint team comprising Invictus Games' Angelo Anderson und Jens Niemeyer also failed to score. To more laughter, he was told: "Because you're Prince Harry." The host told him: "You have to wear a German jersey", prompting laughter and applause in the studio.Īnd then told he had to start, he asked: "Why do I have to go first? Anyone else want to go first." The Duke of Sussex joined German defence minister Boris Pistorius on ZDF to promote the Invictus Games, which are taking place in Dusseldorf, and the pair went head-to-head in a fun contest, but the 38-year-old royal failed to hit the target at all.īefore the competition began, Harry asked: "What happens for zero?"

Prince Harry failed to score in a televised penalty shoot-out competition over the weekend.
