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
Current season, competition or edition:
Current sports event 2022–23 A1 Ethniki
SportWater polo
Founded1927 (1927)
No. of teams12
CountryGreece
ConfederationLEN
Most recent
champion(s)
Olympiacos Piraeus
(2022-23)
Most titlesEthnikos Piraeus
(38 titles)
TV partner(s)ERT
Relegation toA2 Ethniki Water Polo
Domestic cup(s)Greek Cup
International cup(s)LEN Champions League
LEN Euro Cup
Official websitekoe.org.gr

Ethnikos is the team with the most championships, having 38. Ethnikos also has the record for consecutive championships, with 18.

History

Title holders

Titles by club

No. Club Winners Winning years
1. 600px Bianco e Blu a Strisce 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. 630px seven vertical stripes HEX-ED1C24 and White Olympiacos Piraeus 37 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, 2022, 2023
3. 600px Bianco Con Striscia Blu NO Patras 8 1935, 1937, 1938, 1939, 1940, 1945, 1946, 1950
4. Giallo e Nero Aris Aris Thessaloniki 4 1928, 1929, 1930, 1932
5. 600px Blu e Bianco dolphin ANO Glyfada 4 1986, 1987, 1989, 1990
6. 600px Bianco Blu e Rosso diagonale con ancora Dorata NO Vouliagmeni 4 1991,1997, 1998, 2012
7. Wycombe Wanderers footie flag Peiraikos 1 1923

* The 1969 Championship was shared between Olympiacos and Ethnikos

Consecutive championships

18 in a row

14 in a row

10 in a row

9 in a row

6 in a row

5 in a row

3 in a row

2 in a row

  • 630px seven vertical stripes HEX-ED1C24 and White Olympiacos→1933-1934, 1951-1952, 1992-1993, 1995-1996

Appearances in A' Ethniki (1967―2023)

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 2022–23 season.

App Club
57 Olympiacos SFP
55 Ethnikos OFPF
48 N.O. Chios
45 Panathinaikos
44 N.O. Patras
43 NO Vouliagmeni
43 A.N.O. Glyfada
35 A.O. Palaio Faliro
28 N.O. Chania
28 P.A.O.K. Thessaloniki
23 Panionios G.S.S. (Athens)
16 Iraklis Thessaloniki
16 N.A.O. Kerkyra
14 N.O. Volos
13 N.O. Kalamaki
10 Aris Thessaloniki
9 N.O. Ydraikos
7 N.O. Chalcis
7 O.F. Thalassis Thessaloniki
7 Ilisiakos A.O. Athens
6 K.O. Poseidon Ilision (Athens)
6 Apollon Smyrnis (Athens)
5 N.E. Patras
5 E.N.O. Egyptioton Athens
4 G.S. Peristeri
3 N.O. Argostoli
3 A.O. Nireas Chalandri
3 N.O. Mytilene
3 G.N.O. Aris Nikaias
3 A.E.K. Athens
2 N.O. Larissa
2 G.S. Nireas Lamia
2 GS Ilioupolis (Athens)
2 O.Y.K. Volos
1 O.F.I. (Heraklion)
1 Phoenix Piraeus

Greek clubs in European competitions

ClubChampions LeagueEuro CupCup Winners' Cup (defunct)Super Cup
CYearsRUSFCYearsRUSFCYearsRUSFCYearsRU
630px seven vertical stripes HEX-ED1C24 and White Olympiacos Piraeus22002,20183102120021
600px Bianco e Blu a Strisce Ethnikos Piraeus00100100
600px Bianco Blu e Rosso diagonale con ancora Dorata NO Vouliagmeni0000111199701
Rosso e Blu (Diagonale) Panionios000021
600px Bianco Con Striscia Blu NO Patras010

References

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