Water polo at the 2025 Summer World University Games
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| Water polo at the Universiade | |
|---|---|
| Venue | ASC Duisburg |
| Dates | 17–26 July 2023 |
| Teams | 8 (men) & 8 (women) |
Water polo at the 2025 Summer World University Games was played from 17 to 26 July to 2025 at ASC Duisburg, in Duisburg.[1] 16 teams participated in the tournament.[2][3]
Following the FISU regulations, there were a maximum of 12 teams in men's water polo and 10 in women's water polo. If there was a larger number of teams interested, they were selected by:[citation needed]
- The entry and the payment of guarantee
- Those five teams finishing top rankings of the previous edition will be automatically qualified. Due the COVID-19 pandemic this rule can't be applied in 2021 and 2025 for the women's tournament
- Those three teams finishing bottom rankings of the previous edition could be replaced by new applying teams. Due the COVID-19 pandemic this rule can't be applied in 2021 and 2025 for the women's tournament
- The host is automatically qualified.
- The remaining teams will be selected by wild card system according to geographical, continental representation, FISU ranking and WA ranking.
Medal summary
Medal table
| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Germany (GER)* | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
 Italy (ITA) | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 | |
| 3 |  United States (USA) | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Totals (3 entries) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
Source: rhineruhr2025.com
