A historic first: Afghanistan water polo athletes compete internationally

FALLBROOK – For the first time in history, Afghanistan Water Polo (AWP) athletes competed internationally at the 2016 Asian Beach Games held earlier this month in Da Nang, Vietnam.

Head coach Jeremy Piasecki, a former Fallbrook resident, reported that eight Afgan athletes represented Afghanistan Water Polo at the competition.

“The team has been vastly improving from the moment they set foot in Vietnam,” said Piasecki. “These players will take their experiences back to Afghanistan to share with their communities, inspiring other young athletes in the process.”

Piasecki, also a U.S. Marine, laun...