New Zealand Team Named for the 2026 World Aquatics Women’s U16 Water Polo Championships

We proud to announce the New Zealand Women’s Under 16 Water Polo Team selected to compete at the 2026 World Aquatics Women’s U16 Water Polo Championships, taking place in Zagreb, Croatia, from July 25 – 31 2026.

Travelling Team:

• Amelia LAFAIALI'I (Seawolf)
• Charlotte MCCARTHY (North Harbour)
• Claudia SUNDSTRUM (Atlantis)
• Emily ROPE (Seawolf)
• Frankie MCGUINNESS (Marist)
• Henrietta YARRELL-STEVENSON (Sydney Uni/Atlantis)
• India NATHAN (Marlborough/Seawolf)
• Indiana COE (Atlantis)
• Jean GIBSON (North Harbour)
• Jessica YEOMAN (Seawolf)
• Juliette LAURY (Atlantis)
• Rose TINDALL (North Harbour)
• Sophia RAILTON (North Harbour)
• Yixuan (Angelina) YANG (Seawolf)

Non-travelling Reserves:

• Addison SANDS (Atlantis)
• Alys HEGGIE (Marist)
• Ashleigh GOFFE (Harbour City/Seawolf)
• Olivia LAMBIE (Seawolf)

Coaching / Management Team:

• Head Coach: Gabryel OLOAPU
• Assistant Coaches: Charlotte WORTH
• Team Manager: Mandy ANDERSON

We look forward to following the team’s journey as they prepare to represent New Zealand on the world stage. Let’s go, New Zealand!