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 Piraeus and Olympiacos Piraeus share 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)
  • 2023–24 Olympiacos Piraeus (38)
**Greece A1 Water Polo Tournament**

The Greece A1 Water Polo Tournament is the premier national competition showcasing the best water polo talent in the country. Held annually, this prestigious tournament features top clubs from across Greece, competing for the coveted title and the chance to represent the nation on the international stage.

Set against the backdrop of Greece's stunning coastal cities, the tournament attracts passionate fans and water polo enthusiasts alike. Teams battle it out in a series of thrilling matches, demonstrating exceptional skill, teamwork, and strategy in the pool. The tournament not only highlights the athletic prowess of the players but also fosters a sense of community and sportsmanship among clubs and supporters.

With a rich history and a reputation for high-level competition, the Greece A1 Water Polo Tournament serves as a vital platform for emerging talent, allowing young athletes to showcase their abilities and gain invaluable experience. The event is a celebration of water polo culture in Greece, featuring exciting matches, vibrant atmospheres, and unforgettable moments.

Join us for an exhilarating season of water polo as teams vie for glory in the Greece A1 Tournament, where legends are born and champions are made!