LEN Challenger Cup explained

LEN Challenger Cup
Current Season:2023–24 LEN Challenger Cup
Sport:Water polo
Founded:2022
Levels:3rd Tier (Europe)
Continent:Europe
Country:LEN members
Most Champs: Galatasaray
GS Apollon Smyrnis
(1 title each)
Website:https://www.len.eu/disciplines/water-polo/challenger-cup/
President:Patrice Coste

The LEN Challenger Cup is a water polo club competition organised by the Ligue Européenne de Natation (LEN). It acts as the third tier, below the LEN Champions League and the LEN Euro Cup. GS Apollon Smyrnis of Greece became the first champions, defeating CN Terrassa of Spain in the final.[1]

Creation

The LEN Challenger Cup was created by LEN in 2022, with the goal of creating more opportunities for developing Water Polo nations.[2] [3]

Women's competition

On the 2 June 2023, LEN formally announced they would create a LEN Women's Challenger Cup, starting in the 2023–24 season.[4]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Apollon stun Terrassa, claim historical trophy. Carlitos. Boado. April 29, 2023. Len.eu.
  2. Web site: New system of LEN competition for clubs; first Challenger Cup starts in season 2022/23. Ivan. Curcic. June 16, 2022.
  3. Web site: LEN Challenger Cup - opportunity for everyone. Ivan. Curcic. July 18, 2022.
  4. Web site: Big changes in European water polo club competitions - LEN - European Aquatics. June 2, 2023. www.len.eu.