China men's water polo team out of its depth

SHANGHAI - Due to lackluster international performances, the Chinese men's water polo team plays in the shadow of its eye-catching swimming and diving compatriots.

Not to mention the fact that the women's team has made it into Friday's final against Greece.

Providing the cheapest tickets at the Shanghai World Championships, water polo drew little interest and the media area at the stadium was always quiet as few people ever worked there, while the mixed zones and conference rooms at the diving and swimming venues were packed all-day long.