International/National Team Water Polo

USA Water Polo Announces 2023 Pan American Games Rosters

Team captain Maggie Steffens highlights a large group of returners from the Tokyo Olympics as the U.S. women seek a repeat gold medal.

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LEN Announces Official Draw For 2024 European Water Polo Championships In Israel

The championships will mark the first edition with 32 teams (16 in both genders) and the debut of the two-division format.

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Water Polo Documentary “Golden Legends” Breaks Records in Hungary

The Hungarian documentary “Golden Legends” has found quite the success in the box office, grossing $470,782 in sales since its release in April,

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Greece Wins Historic First-Ever Title At Men’s U17 European Water Polo Championships

The Greeks managed to beat the Serbs, 9-8, to clinch their first-ever title in this competition, while Spain downed the Hungarians for third place.

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Men’s Water Polo: Hungary Edges Greece in Shootout to Win First World Title in a Decade

Hungary captured its first men’s water polo world crown in a decade with its 14-13 penalty shootout victory over Greece on Saturday.

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Dutch Women Win Water Polo World Title In Epic Fashion With Shootout Win Over Spain

The Netherlands ended a 32-year drought by winning the women’s world title in thrilling fashion over Italy on Friday in Fukuoka.

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Men’s Water Polo: Hungary Tops Spain In Semi-Final Thriller, Greece Cruises Past Serbia

The Hungarians got by Spain with an epic finish in the World Championship semi-finals, with Krisztian Manhercz scoring the winner with seconds remaining.

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Men’s Water Polo: U.S. Falls To Hungary In Quarters, Defending Champ Spain Moves On

The Hungarians ousted the United States by a final score of 13-12 to advance to the semi-finals of the men’s water polo tournament in Fukuoka.

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Women’s Water Polo: Netherlands Downs Italy, Spain Tops Aussies In Semi-Finals

The stage has been set for the gold medal game at the 2023 World Championships in women’s water polo, with the Dutch and Italians teams set to square off.

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Women’s Water Polo: 4-Time Defending World Champ USA Loses to Italy in Quarterfinal

The American women face Canada for fifth place on Tuesday, but they’ll miss the podium at a major international event for the first time in a decade.

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2023 World Champs Men’s WP Day 2: US, Greece, Italy, Hungary, Spain Still Undefeated

After 2 rounds of men’s water polo pool play, USA, Greece, Italy, Hungary, and Spain are the only undefeated teams.

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2023 World Championships Women’s Water Polo: Day 2 Recap

Sofia Giustini scored 4 goals for Italy in its win over South Africa on Tuesday.

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15 Men Selected To Represent Team USA At 2023 Worlds for Water Polo

15 athletes were selected to represent the USA for men’s water polo. Only 13 can be active players each day.

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2023 World Champs Water Polo: Montenegro, Croatia, US Open Men’s Play with Dominant Wins

Montenegro, Croatia, and USA won lopsided matches in pool play on Day 1 of men’s water polo in Fukuoka.

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A Comeback For The Ages: Hungarian Boys Crowned U15 Euro Water Polo Champions

After losing their three group matches, the Hungarian boys produced one of the greatest comebacks in the history of any European Water Polo Championships.

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