Georgios Stavridis (; born 15 June 1976) is a Greek water polo referee, who has officiated in the water polo tournaments at the Olympic Games of 2012, 2016, 2020 and 2024, and in the World water polo championships of 2011, 2017, 2019, 2022 and 2025.
He is widely considered as one of the top water-polo referees. "Men Referees - Valid for season 2026/2027: 2nd position, Georgios Stavridis"
In July 2025, following his officiating at the gold-medal final between Spain and Hungary at the World Championships in Singapore, the World Aquatics praised his yearlong refereeing records. 1. Boris Margeta (SLO); 2. Georgios Stavridis (GRE)
Career Stavridis started refereeing in 2005. He has officiated the following key games: Women Water Polo Gold Medal Final (London 2012): USA – Spain Men Water Polo Bronze Medal Final (London 2012): Serbia - Montenegro Men Water Polo Gold Medal Final (Rio 2016): Serbia - Croatia Women Water Polo Bronze Medal Final (Tokyo 2020): Hungary - Russia Men Water Polo Bronze Medal Final (Tokyo 2020): Hungary - Spain Men Water Polo Gold Medal Final, World Aquatics Championships (Singapore 2025): Hungary - Spain
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