The Julie Morris International, an annual Welsh open competition, took place at Castle Pond in Pembroke across August 1 and 2 and attracted teams and spectators from across the UK and Ireland. Hosted by the Dragon Canoe Club, the event honours Julie Morris, a passionate club member and canoe polo advocate, and is regarded as a key fixture on the canoe polo calendar. (Image: Martin Cavaney)Spectators lined the water's edge to watch the fast-paced matches, filled with precision passing, tactical play and determined paddling. First written about in the UK in the mid-1950s, canoe polo became a World Games sport in 2005 and continues to expand around the world. 32 teams took part in the 2026 Julie Morris International.