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THE nine-day competition featuring 34 (15 women&#039;s and 19 men&#039;s) water polo teams concluded on a high note at Perth&#039;s Challenge Stadium, Western Australia, with Italy and Greece crowned as new World Youth Champions for men and women, respectively. <\/p>\n<p>In the men&#039;s competition, Italy was too strong for Hungary (10-8) in the final match taking place on Sunday December 9. The battle for the minor medal played out between Croatia and Serbia, with the Serbian squad winning by a one-goal advantage (8-7) in front of a cheering crowd.   <\/p>\n<p>Among women, Greece imposed a crushing victory over Hungary (9-5) while Russia edged USA by one goal (13-12) for the bronze. <\/p>\n<p>Russia&#039;s Elvina Karimova was named the Most Valuable Player and was also the highest goal-scorer of the women&#039;s tournament with 38 goals. 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