In Memoriam 1956 – Hungary’s Legendary Water polo team spill blood to defeat Soviet Union
Water polo teams of Hungary and the Soviet Union were destined to clash at the 1956 Melbourne Olympics, just a month after the Communist superpower brutally crushed the Hungarian revolution of October. The semi-final match took place on 6 December and saw Hungary defeat the Soviets 4–0. The historic battle is also known as the ”Blood in the […]