Water polo in Australia
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| Country | Australia |
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| Governing body | Australian Water Polo |
| National team | Australia |
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Water polo in Australia is governed by the Australian Water Polo and its state based Water polo associations.
History
In 1876, the first competitive Water polo game was played in Australia in Sydney. It was introduced by William Wilson, a new immigrant, who had recently arrived from Scotland.[1][2][3][4]
Competitions
The Australian National Water Polo League is the national Water polo competition in Australia. It is organised by Australian Water Polo.
National teams
The national Water polo teams represent Australia in international competition.
The Australia men's national water polo team represents Australia at the FINA Water Polo World Cup.
The Australia women's national water polo team represents Australia at the FINA Women's Water Polo World Cup.
See also
- Australia men's national water polo team
- Australia women's national water polo team
- Australian National Water Polo League
