Hungarian Water Polo Federation Explained
| Hungarian Water Polo Federation |
| Native Name: | Magyar Vízilabda Szövettség |
| Native Name Lang: | hu |
| Headquarters: | Budapest |
| Region Served: |  Hungary |
| Leader Title: | President |
| Leader Name: | Dénes Kemény |
| Website: | waterpolo.hu |
The Hungarian Water Polo Federation (hu|Magyar Vízilabda Szövetség, in Hungarian pronounced as /ˈmɒɟɒr ˈvizilɒbdɒ ˈsøvɛt͡ʃːeːɡ/, MVLSZ) is the governing body of water polo in Hungary. It was founded in 1989, and is the successor to the Magyar Úszó Szövetség, with the swimmers.
The Hungarian Water Polo Federation is a member of the Ligue Européenne de Natation (LEN) and the Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA). Its headquarters are in Budapest.
Hosted tournaments
World Championships
European Championships
Honours
- Men's
- Olympic Games: Winner (9 times - 1932, 1936, 1952, 1956, 1964, 1976, 2000, 2004, 2008); Runner-up (3 times - 1928, 1948, 1972); Third place (3 times - 1960, 1968, 1980)
- World Championship: Winner (4 times - 1973, 2003, 2013, 2023); Runner-up (6 times - 1975, 1978, 1982, 1998, 2005, 2007); Third place (1 time - 1991)
- European Championship: Winner (13 times - 1926, 1927, 1931, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1974, 1977, 1997, 1999, 2020); Runner-up (6 times - 1970, 1983, 1993, 1995, 2006, 2014); Third place (6 times - 1981, 2001, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016)
- FINA World League: Gold medal - 2003, 2004; Silver medal - 2005, 2007, 2013, 2014; Bronze medal - 2002
- FINA World Cup: Gold medal - 1979, 1995, 1999; Silver medal - 1993, 1995, 2002, 2006; Bronze medal - 1989, 1997
- Universiade
Gold medal - 1963, 1965, 2003, 2013, 2015; Silver medal - 1959, 1977, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2005; Bronze medal - 1961, 1970, 1999, 2001, 2007
- Women's
- World Championship: Winner (2 times - 1994, 2005); Runner-up (1 time - 2001); Third place (1 time - 2013)
- European Championship: Winner (3 times - 1991, 2001, 2016); Runner-up (5 times - 1985, 1987, 1989, 1995, 2003); Third place (6 times - 1993, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2020)
- FINA World League: Silver medal - 2004
- FINA World Cup: Gold medal - 2002; Silver medal - 1988; Bronze medal - 1989, 1993, 1995
- Universiade
Silver medal - 2009, 2013
Divisions
- Men's
- Women's
Current head coaches
Competitions
Magyar Vízilabda Szövetség is responsible for organising the following competitions:
Men's water polo
- Országos Bajnokság I (Tier 1)
- Országos Bajnokság I/B (Tier 2) – two sections
- Országos Bajnokság II (Tier 3) – four sections (South-East, North-East, Central, West)
Women's water polo
Cups
Presidents
Current sponsorships
See also
External links
