Natali Markopoulou
Greek water polo referee
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Natali Markopoulou (Greek: Ναταλία Μαρκοπούλου; born in 1990) is a Greek water polo referee[1] who has officiated at national and international water polo competitions,[2][3] including major international events such as the World Cup and the Olympic Games.[4]
Natali Markopoulou | |
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| Occupation | Water polo referee |
Career
Markopoulou was an active water polo player before transitioning to officiating. She became involved in refereeing after her playing career and rose through the ranks of the Greek water polo refereeing system alongside other female officials.[5]
Markopoulou has officiated in several national competitions in Greece and in international tournaments. She represented Greek refereeing at the World Cup competitions and made appearances in matches at World Championships.[6][7] In 2024, she officiated matches at the 2024 Summer Olympics water polo tournament, including the women’s game between Hungary and Canada.[8]
Notable appointments
- She served as referee at the 2024 Olympic Games water polo tournament.[9]
- She officiated matches at the World Cup and World Championships tournaments.[10]
- She was selected as one of the referees for the 2026 Women's European Water Polo Championship.[11]