Bronte Halligan has fired the Stingers to a typically tough Olympics victory over China, enabling Australia's water polo women to end their dramatic COVID-hit week with a launchpad for a Paris medal push.
Halligan's unstoppable power shot sealed the 7-5 victory with just 22 seconds left, killing off a final-quarter comeback from the Chinese.
It was the perfect opening result for Australia after a difficult week in which five of their players tested positive for COVID-19, disrupting preparations.
