The Hungarian Water Polo Federation (, , MVLSZ) is the governing body of water polo in Hungary. It was founded in 1989, previously being part of the Magyar Úszó Szövetség (Hungarian Swimming Association).
The Hungarian Water Polo Federation is a member of the Ligue Européenne de Natation (LEN) and the Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA). Its headquarters are in Budapest.
Hosted tournaments World Championships 2017 World Aquatics Championships – Budapest, July 14–30 2022 World Aquatics Championships – Budapest, June 18 – July 3
European Championships 1926 Men's European Water Polo Championship – Budapest, August 18–22 1958 Men's European Water Polo Championship – Budapest, August 31 – September 6 2001 Men's European Water Polo Championship / 2001 Women's European Water Polo Championship – Budapest, July 15–24 2014 Men's European Water Polo Championship / 2014 Women's European Water Polo Championship – Budapest, July 14–27 2020 Men's European Water Polo Championship / 2020 Women's European Water Polo Championship – Budapest, January 12–26
Honours Men's Olympic Games: Winner (9 times - 1932, 1936, 1952, 1956, 1964, 1976, 2000, 2004, 2008); Runner-up (3 times - 1928, 1948, 1972); Third place (3 times - 1960, 1968, 1980) World Championship: Winner (4 times - 1973, 2003, 2013, 2023); Runner-up (6 times - 1975, 1978, 1982, 1998, 2005, 2007); Third place (1 time - 1991) European Championship: Winner (13 times - 1926, 1927, 1931, 1934, 1938, 1954, 1958, 1962, 1974, 1977, 1997, 1999, 2020); Runner-up (6 times - 1970, 1983, 1993, 1995, 2006, 2014); Third place (6 times - 1981, 2001, 2003, 2008, 2012, 2016) FINA World League: Gold medal - 2003, 2004; Silver medal - 2005, 2007, 2013, 2014; Bronze medal - 2002 FINA World Cup: Gold medal - 1979, 1995, 1999; Silver medal - 1993, 1995, 2002, 2006; Bronze medal - 1989, 1997 Universiade: Gold medal - 1963, 1965, 2003, 2013, 2015; Silver medal - 1959, 1977, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2005; Bronze medal - 1961, 1970, 1999, 2001, 2007
Women's World Championship: Winner (2 times - 1994, 2005); Runner-up (1 time - 2001); Third place (1 time - 2013) European Championship: Winner (3 times - 1991, 2001, 2016); Runner-up (5 times - 1985, 1987, 1989, 1995, 2003); Third place (6 times - 1993, 2006, 2008, 2012, 2014, 2020) FINA World League: Silver medal - 2004 FINA World Cup: Gold medal - 2002; Silver medal - 1988; Bronze medal - 1989, 1993, 1995 Universiade: Silver medal - 2009, 2013
Divisions
Men's Hungary men's national water polo team Hungary men's national junior water polo team Hungary men's national youth water polo team
Women's Hungary women's national water polo team Hungary women's junior national water polo team Hungary women's youth national water polo team
Current head coaches
Men's Team Name National team Tibor Benedek Junior team István Kis, Kálmán Tóth Youth team György Horkai
Women's Team Name National team Attila Bíró Junior team Tamás Faragó, Gábor Godova Youth team
Competitions Magyar Vízilabda Szövetség is responsible for organising the following competitions:
Men's water polo Országos Bajnokság I (Tier 1) Országos Bajnokság I/B (Tier 2) – two sections Országos Bajnokság II (Tier 3) – four sections (South-East, North-East, Central, West)
Women's water polo Országos Bajnokság I (women) (Tier 1) Országos Bajnokság I/B (women) (Tier 2)
Cups Magyar Kupa – Men Magyar Kupa (women) – Women
Presidents András Bodnár (1989–1992) Gábor Princz (1992–1998) György Martin (1998–2012) Dénes Kemény (2012–2018) Attila Vári (2018–2022) Norbert Madaras (2022– )
Current sponsorships e·on - Official main sponsor Volvo - Official sponsor Vodafone - Official sponsor Huawei - Official sponsor Soproni - Official sponsor Univer - Official sponsor Unicum - Official sponsor Diapolo - Official sponsor M4 Sport - Official sponsor Volánbusz - Official sponsor BENU - Official sponsor OMV - Official sponsor Marriott Budapest - Official sponsor
See also Hungarian water polo league system
External links Magyar Vízilabda Szövetség (official website)