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.
Current season, competition or edition: 2020–21 A1 Ethniki (men's water polo) | |
| Sport | Water polo |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1927 |
| Founder | Olympiaco s |
| No. of teams | 12 |
| Country | Greece |
| Continent | Europe |
| Most recent champion(s) | Olympiacos (35th title) |
| Most titles | Ethnikos Piraeus (38) |
| TV partner(s) | ERT |
| Relegation to | A2 Ethniki Water Polo |
| Domestic cup(s) | Greek Cup |
| Official website | www.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 |
35 | 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, 2021 |
| 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 Ethnikos
Appearances in A' Ethniki (since 1967)
A' Ethniki (National Division) started in 1967, but the Greek championship started in 1923 as a Panhellenic Championship. The Hellenic Swimming Federation declares all championship winning teams as champions from 1928 and onwards. Teams in bold participate in the 2021-22 season.
| Appearances | Club |
|---|---|
| 56 | Olympiacos Piraeus S.F.P. |
| 54 | Ethnikos Piraeus O.F.P.F. |
| 47 | N.C. Chios |
| 44 | N.C. Patras |
| 44 | Panathinaikos |
| 42 | N.C. Vouliagmeni |
| 42 | A.N.O. Glyfada |
| 34 | A.O. Paleo Faliro |
| 27 | N.C. Chania |
| 27 | P.A.O.K. Thessaloniki |
| 22 | Panionios G.S.S. |
| 16 | Iraklis Thessaloniki |
| 16 | N.A.O. Kerkyra |
| 14 | N.C. Volos |
| 13 | N.C. Kalamaki |
| 10 | Aris Thessaloniki |
| 8 | N.C. Ydraikos |
| 7 | N.C. Chalkida |
| 7 | O.F. Thalassis |
| 6 | K.O. Poseidon Ilision |
| 6 | Ilisiakos A.O. |
| 5 | N.E. Patras |
| 5 | Apollon Smyrni |
| 5 | E.N.O. Egyptians |
| 3 | N.O. Argostoli |
| 3 | A.O. Nireas Chalandriou |
| 3 | N.O. Mytilene |
| 3 | G.N.O. Aris Nikea |
| 3 | G.S. Peristeri |
| 2 | N.O. Larissa |
| 2 | G.S. Nireas Lamia |
| 2 | G.S. Ilioupoli |
| 2 | A.E.K. |
| 2 | O.Y.K. Volos |
| 1 | O.F.I. |
| 1 | A.F.M.S. Phoenix Piraeus |
Greek clubs in European competitions
| Club | Champions League | Euro Cup | Cup Winners' Cup (defunct) | Super Cup | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | Years | RU | SF | C | Years | RU | SF | C | Years | RU | SF | C | Years | RU | |||||
| Olympiacos | 2 | 2002,2018 | 3 | 1 | – | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2002 | 1 | |||||||||
| Ethnikos Piraeus | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | ||||||||||
| Vouliagmeni | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1997 | 0 | 1 | – | ||||||||
.png.webp){kind=small} Panionios | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | – | – | |||||||||||
| NO Patras | – | 0 | 1 | 0 | – | – | |||||||||||||
References
- Official Decision of General Secretariat Athletic by President C.Aslanidis - 24/09/1969
External links
 Water polo in Greece | |
|---|---|
| National teams | |
| League Competitions | |
| Cup Competitions | |
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