Hungarian Water Polo Federation
Governing body of water polo in Hungary
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The Hungarian Water Polo Federation (Hungarian: Magyar Vízilabda Szövetség, pronounced [ˈmɒɟɒr ˈvizilɒbdɒ ˈsøvɛt͡ʃːeːɡ], MVLSZ) is the governing body of water polo in Hungary. It was founded in 1989, previously being part of the Magyar Úszó Szövetség (Hungarian Swimming Association).
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| Formation | 1989 |
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| Headquarters | Budapest |
Region served |  Hungary |
President | Dénes Kemény |
| Website | waterpolo.hu |
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
- 2017 World Aquatics Championships – Budapest, July 14–30
- 2022 World Aquatics Championships – Budapest, June 18 – July 3
- 1926 Men's European Water Polo Championship – Budapest, August 18–22
- 1958 Men's European Water Polo Championship – Budapest, August 31 – September 6
- 2001 Men's European Water Polo Championship / 2001 Women's European Water Polo Championship – Budapest, July 15–24
- 2014 Men's European Water Polo Championship / 2014 Women's European Water Polo Championship – Budapest, July 14–27
- 2020 Men's European Water Polo Championship / 2020 Women's European Water Polo Championship – Budapest, January 12–26
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
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Current head coaches
- As of 21 July 2016
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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
- Országos Bajnokság I (women) (Tier 1)
- Országos Bajnokság I/B (women) (Tier 2)
Cups
- Magyar Kupa – Men
- Magyar Kupa (women) – Women
Presidents
- András Bodnár (1989–1992)
- Gábor Princz (1992–1998)
- György Martin (1998–2012)
- Dénes Kemény (2012–2018)
- Attila Vári (2018–2022)
- Norbert Madaras (2022– )
Current sponsorships
- e·on - Official main sponsor
- Volvo - Official sponsor
- Vodafone - Official sponsor
- Huawei - Official sponsor
- Soproni - Official sponsor
- Univer - Official sponsor
- Unicum - Official sponsor
- Diapolo - Official sponsor
- M4 Sport - Official sponsor
- Volánbusz - Official sponsor
- BENU - Official sponsor
- OMV - Official sponsor
- Marriott Budapest - Official sponsor
See also
External links
- Magyar Vízilabda Szövetség (official website)