Wikipedia - A1 Ethniki Water Polo

The A1 Ethniki (Greek: Α1 Εθνική Κατηγορία), often referred to as the Greek Water Polo League, is the highest professional water polo league in Greece. It is run by the Hellenic Swimming Federation. It is considered one of the top national leagues in European water polo, as its clubs have made significant success in European competitions.

Ethnikos is the team with the most championships, having 38. Ethnikos also has the record for consecutive championships, with 18.

History

  • 1923-27: Panhellenic Championship (held by SEGAS)
  • 1927–28 to 1965-66: Panhellenic Championship (held by Hellenic Swimming Federation)
  • 1966–67 to 1985-86: A Ethniki (held by Hellenic Swimming Federation)
  • 1986–87 to present: A1 Ethniki (held by Hellenic Swimming Federation)

Title holders

  • 1922–23 Peiraikos
  • 1925–26 Ethnikos Piraeus
  • 1926–27 Olympiacos Piraeus
  • 1927–28 Aris Thessaloniki
  • 1928–29 Aris Thessaloniki (2)
  • 1929–30 Aris Thessaloniki (3)
  • 1930–31 Ethnikos Piraeus (2)
  • 1931–32 Aris Thessaloniki (4)
  • 1932–33 Olympiacos Piraeus (2)
  • 1933–34 Olympiacos Piraeus (3)
  • 1934–35 NO Patras
  • 1935–36 Olympiacos Piraeus (4)
  • 1936–37 NO Patras (2)
  • 1937–38 NO Patras (3)
  • 1938–39 NO Patras (4)
  • 1939–40 NO Patras (5)
  • 1941–44 Not held due to WW II
  • 1944–45 NO Patras (6)
  • 1945–46 NO Patras (7)
  • 1946–47 Olympiacos Pireaus (5)
  • 1947–48 Ethnikos Piraeus (3)
  • 1948–49 Olympiacos Piraeus (6)
  • 1949–50 NO Patras (8)
  • 1950–51 Olympiacos Piraeus (7)
  • 1951–52 Olympiacos Piraeus (8)
  • 1952–53 Ethnikos Piraeus (4)
  • 1953–54 Ethnikos Piraeus (5)
  • 1954–55 Ethnikos Piraeus (6)
  • 1955–56 Ethnikos Piraeus (7)
  • 1956–57 Ethnikos Piraeus (8)
  • 1957–58 Ethnikos Piraeus (9)
  • 1958–59 Ethnikos Piraeus (10)
  • 1959–60 Ethnikos Piraeus (11)
  • 1960–61 Ethnikos Piraeus (12)
  • 1961–62 Ethnikos Piraeus (13)
  • 1962–63 Ethnikos Piraeus (14)
  • 1963–64 Ethnikos Piraeus (15)
  • 1964–65 Ethnikos Piraeus (16)
  • 1965–66 Ethnikos Piraeus (17)
  • 1966–67 Ethnikos Piraeus (18)
  • 1967–68 Ethnikos Piraeus (19)
  • 1968–69 Ethnikos Piraeus (20) &
    Olympiacos Piraeus (9)
  • 1969–70 Ethnikos Piraeus (21)
  • 1970–71 Olympiacos Piraeus (10)
  • 1971–72 Ethnikos Piraeus (22)
  • 1972–73 Ethnikos Piraeus (23)
  • 1973–74 Ethnikos Piraeus (24)
  • 1974–75 Ethnikos Piraeus (25)
  • 1975–76 Ethnikos Piraeus (26)
  • 1976–77 Ethnikos Piraeus (27)
  • 1977–78 Ethnikos Piraeus (28)
  • 1978–79 Ethnikos Piraeus (29)
  • 1979–80 Ethnikos Piraeus (30)
  • 1980–81 Ethnikos Piraeus (31)
  • 1981–82 Ethnikos Piraeus (32)
  • 1982–83 Ethnikos Piraeus (33)
  • 1983–84 Ethnikos Piraeus (34)
  • 1984–85 Ethnikos Piraeus (35)
  • 1985–86 ANO Glyfada
  • 1986–87 ANO Glyfada (2)
  • 1987–88 Ethnikos Piraeus (36)
  • 1988–89 ANO Glyfada (3)
  • 1989–90 ANO Glyfada (4)
  • 1990–91 NO Vouliagmeni
  • 1991–92 Olympiacos Piraeus (11)
  • 1992–93 Olympiacos Piraeus (12)
  • 1993–94 Ethnikos Piraeus (37)
  • 1994–95 Olympiacos Piraeus (13)
  • 1995–96 Olympiacos Piraeus (14)
  • 1996–97 NO Vouliagmeni (2)
  • 1997–98 NO Vouliagmeni (3)
  • 1998–99 Olympiacos Piraeus (15)
  • 1999–00 Olympiacos Piraeus (16)
  • 2000–01 Olympiacos Piraeus (17)
  • 2001–02 Olympiacos Piraeus (18)
  • 2002–03 Olympiacos Piraeus (19)
  • 2003–04 Olympiacos Piraeus (20)
  • 2004–05 Olympiacos Piraeus (21)
  • 2005–06 Ethnikos Piraeus (38)
  • 2006–07 Olympiacos Piraeus (22)
  • 2007–08 Olympiacos Piraeus (23)
  • 2008–09 Olympiacos Piraeus (24)
  • 2009–10 Olympiacos Piraeus (25)
  • 2010–11 Olympiacos Piraeus (26)
  • 2011–12 NO Vouliagmeni (4)
  • 2012–13 Olympiacos Piraeus (27)
  • 2013–14 Olympiacos Piraeus (28)
  • 2014–15 Olympiacos Piraeus (29)
  • 2015–16 Olympiacos Piraeus (30)
  • 2016–17 Olympiacos Piraeus (31)
  • 2017–18 Olympiacos Piraeus (32)
  • 2018–19 Olympiacos Piraeus (33)
  • 2019–20 Olympiacos Piraeus (34)
  • 2020–21 Olympiacos Piraeus (35)
  • 2021–22 Olympiacos Piraeus (36)
  • 2022–23 Olympiacos Piraeus (37)
The Greece A1 Water Polo Tournament is an exciting and highly competitive event that showcases the best water polo teams in Greece. Held annually, this tournament brings together top athletes from across the country to compete for the prestigious title.

The tournament features intense matches filled with fast-paced action, strategic gameplay, and impressive displays of skill and athleticism. Teams from various cities and regions in Greece, including Athens, Thessaloniki, and Piraeus, battle it out in a series of matches to determine the ultimate champion.

Spectators can expect to witness thrilling moments as players demonstrate their strength, agility, and precision in the water. The matches are characterized by fierce rivalries, as teams strive to outperform their opponents and secure victory. The atmosphere is electric, with passionate fans cheering on their favorite teams and creating an unforgettable ambiance.

The Greece A1 Water Polo Tournament not only showcases the talent and dedication of the athletes but also promotes the sport of water polo in Greece. It serves as a platform for emerging talents to shine and for established players to further solidify their reputation in the sport.

In addition to the high-level competition, the tournament also provides an opportunity for players to foster camaraderie and sportsmanship. It serves as a gathering point for water polo enthusiasts, coaches, and officials, fostering a sense of community and unity within the sport.

Overall, the Greece A1 Water Polo Tournament is a must-see event for sports fans and water polo enthusiasts alike. With its thrilling matches, passionate fans, and the best water polo teams in Greece, it promises an unforgettable experience for all who attend.