Water Polo
Algorithmic Shame in Zagreb: Victories Don't Count
The U16 Water Polo World Championship turned into chaos after World Aquatics introduced the TPI index. Montenegro eliminated with three wins, Greece penalized for losing to Russia, and Croatia's win over Georgia was worth less than Hungary's over Malaysia.
Football
Mathematical Chaos at the U16 World Championships in Zagreb: You Win, Yet You're Eliminated
World Aquatics' Controversial TPI Index Turned the Championship into a Statistical Mess, but Serbia Still Managed to Secure Bronze