Chengdu, Aug. 16 -- Germany underlined its dominance in canoe polo by securing both gold medals at the Chengdu World Games today.
Germany faced a strong defensive effort from New Zealand early in the women's final. With patience, Germany broke the deadlock to take a 1-0 lead. After halftime, Germany maintained control, adding three more goals to seal a 4-0 victory.
In the men's final, Germany capitalized on two fast-break opportunities in the opening period to establish a 2-0 lead. The early cushion proved decisive, as they went on to defeat Italy 3-1 to
claim the other gold medal.
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