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.

A1 Ethniki Water Polo
Current season, competition or edition:
2020–21 A1 Ethniki (men's water polo)
SportWater polo
Founded1927
No. of teams12
CountryGreece
ContinentEurope
Most recent
champion(s)
Olympiacos (34rd title)
Most titlesEthnikos Piraeus (38)
TV partner(s)ERT
Relegation toA2 Ethniki Water Polo
Domestic cup(s)Greek Cup
Official websitewww.koe.org.gr

History

  • 1926-27: Panhelladiko Championship (held by SEGAS)
  • 1927–28 to 1965-66: Panhellenic Championship (held by Hellenic Swimming Federation)
  • 1966–67 to 1985-86: A Ethniki
  • 1986–87 to present: A1 Ethniki

Title holders

Titles by club

No. Club Winners Winning years
1. Ethnikos Piraeus 38 1926, 1931, 1948, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969*, 1970, 1972, 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1988, 1994, 2006
2. Olympiacos 34 1927, 1933, 1934, 1936, 1947, 1949, 1951, 1952, 1969*, 1971, 1992, 1993, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020
3. NOP 8 1935, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1945, 1946, 1950
4. Aris 4 1928, 1929, 1930, 1932
5. Glyfada 4 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990
6. Vouliagmeni 4 1991, 1997, 1998, 2012
7. Peiraikos 1 1923

* The 1969 Championship was shared between Olympiacos and Ethnicos

  • The bolded teams are currently playing in the 2014-15 season of the Greek League.

Greek clubs in European competitions

Champions LeagueEuro CupCup Winners' Cup (defunct)
CRUSFCRUSFCRUSF
Olympiacos22002,20183102
Ethnikos Piraeus00100100
Vouliagmeni0000111199701
Panionios000021
NO Patras010

LEN Super Cup :

Team Winner Runners-up
Olympiacos2002 2018

References

  1. Official Decision of General Secretariat Athletic by President C.Aslanidis - 24/09/1969
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