1931: England against France in London

Action during the game of England and France in London 1931. To note that the English goalkeeper is standing at the shallow part of the pool while the cage is higher than usual.....
Source: Le miroir des Sports

1931: The teams of England and France

The teams of England and France during their friendly game held in London in 1931. France (1st raw): Thevenon, Delporte, Vandeplacke, Kaignaert, Bultel (captain), Cuvelier, Lambert. England (2nd raw): Brown, Temme, Sutton (captain), Ablett, Milton, Beaman, Martin.
Source: Le miroir de Sports

1931: England wins against France 7-3

The team of England wins 7-3 against France during an International competition held at the overcrowded pool of Marshall street, London, October 1931.
Source: Le miroir de Sports, October 1931.

1931, Paris: Humoristic drawing

Humoristic drawing focusing on the victory of Hungary against France at the opening day of the 3rd European Championships in Paris 1931.
Source: Le miroir des Sports

1931, Paris: Hungary beats France 12-1

Hungary wins against France with 12-1 during the opening day of the 3rd European Championships, held at the pool "les Tourelles", Paris in 1931. Photo: Vandeplacke while scoring the one and only goal of the French team.
Source: Le miroir des Sports; 25 August 1931

1926: Match at the pool of Tourelles, Paris

Water Polo match for the French Championship at the pool "Georges Vallerey - piscine des Tourelles", Paris in 1926. The pool has been constructed on the occasion of Paris 1924 Olympic Games.

Source: Photo edition - Prestine Velox

1928: Water Polo at Biscarosse Parentis

Post card with a picture of a Water Polo match into the lake of Biscarosse Parentis, close to Bordeaux, France in 1928.
Source: private collection

1921: Water Polo match at St. Priest Taurion

Post card with a picture of a Water Polo match under the bridge of St.Priest Taurion, Limoges France in 1921. To note the referee into the boat and the crowd assisting the match over the bridge of the river Taurion.
Source: private collection

1923: The team of Joinville-le-Pont, Paris

The Water Polo team and officials of Joinville-le-Pont in 1923. Joinville-le-Pont is a commune in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France.

Source: private collection

1920: Water Polo match in Mezin, France

Water Polo match during the 1920 French Championship in Mezin. Mezin is a commune of the Lot et Garonne department in southwestern France.
Source: private collection

1959: The team of PVK Primorac, Kotor

The team of PVK Primorac of Kotor, Montenegro in 1959. The players: M.T.Cirkovic, B.Skanata, D.Pericic, Z.Milosevic, B.Radovic, A.Popovic, P.Vicevic, D.Cicovic, P.Lubarda, B.Cicovic, B.Kovacevic.
Source: PVK Primorac

1955: The team of PVK Primorac, Kotor

The team of PVK Primorac of Kotor in 1955. The players: A.Stanic, T.Mjesecevic, P.Vicevic, V.Stojanovic, M.Milosevic, D.Mihailovic, B.Radovic, E.Pecaric, M.Vukcevic and B.Kovacevic (coach).
Source: PVK Primorac

1930: The players of Primorac and Jadran

The Water Polo players of PVK Primorac of Kotor and Jadran of Hercegnovi, both teams of Montenegro (ex Yugoslavia) following a match in 1930.

Source: PVK Primorac "Bilten za Zublilej"

1955: The team of C.N.Paris

The team of C.N. Paris at the "Stade Nautique George Vallery", Paris during the French Water Polo Championship of 1955. Seated L-R: Laurent, Chicart, Pekin. Standing L-R: Davise, Charteloux, Cudennec, Gallier (coach), Mergen.

Source: Le miroir des Sports; August 1955

1955: The team of ASPP Paris

The team of A.S.P.P. of Paris at the "Stade Nautique George Vallery", Paris during the French Water Polo Championship of 1955. Seated L-R: Hallo, Bontemps, Court. Standing L-R: Gerber, Luce, Marucco, Debruyere.

Source: Le miroir des Sports; August 1955

1955: The team of Union Sportive de Fez

The team of Union Sportive de Fez at the "Stade Nautique George Vallery", Paris during the French Water Polo Championship of 1955. Seated L-R: Fertzmann, Ignatiev, Khelif. Standing L-R: Fernandez, Romera, Himgi Rol, Serfaty, Serene, Himgi Rob., Azar.

Source: Le miroir des Sports; August 1955

1955: The team of S.R. Colmar

The team of S.R. Colmar at the "Stade Nautique George Vallery", Paris during the French Water Polo Championship of 1955. Seated L-R: Faetibold, Fricker, Sipp. Standing L-R: Kastler, Hunssiger, Diener, Horny, Kinderstudh.

Source: Le miroir des Sports; August 1955

1955: The team of E.N.Tourcoing

The team of "Enfants de Neptune de Tourcoing" at the "Stade Nautique George Vallery", Paris during the French Water Polo Championship of 1955. Seated L-R: Duquesnoy, Peere. Standing L-R: Padou, Van Simaey, Vandamme, Selesse, Van de Casteele.

Source: Le miroir des Sports; August 1955

1955: The team of S.N.Strasbourg

The team of S.N.Strasbourg at the "Stade Nautique George Vallery", Paris during the French Water Polo Championship of 1955. Seated L-R: Matter, Marziac, Debette. Standing L-R: Haas, Daubinet, Greder, Lambert.

Source: Le miroir des Sports; August 1955

1955: The team of C.F. Racing, Paris

The team of C.F. Racing at the "Stade Nautique George Vallery", Paris during the French Water Polo Championship of 1955. Seated L-R: Blanc, Neslier, Lugan, Lochon. Standing L-R: Tassinari, Laurent, Jegou, Martineau.
Source: Le miroir des Sports; August 1955

1955: The team of AS Montpensier-Berre

The team of A.S. Montpensier-Berre of Algeria at the "Stade Nautique George Vallery", Paris during the French Water Polo Championship of 1955. Seated L-R: Terzuoli, Baudier, J.Vlaene. Standing L-R: Conessa, Martinez, Oualide, M.Vlaene.

Source: Le miroir des Sports; August 1955

1947: The team of C.N.Barcelona

Another picture of the 1947 team of Club Natacion Barcelona. Among the players: Mateo Manguillot, Carles Marti, Francisco Castillo, Agusti Mestres

Source: Fundacio Club Natacio Barcelona

1968, Mexico: The team of Spain

The National team of Spain that took part at Mexico 1968 Olympic Games.
The players from L-R: Lolo Ibern, Lluis Bestit, Jordi Borrel, Josep Padros, Juan Jane, Lluis Meya, Agusti Codera, Brugat, Mas, Santiango Zubicoa. Missing from the picture: Bandy Zolyomy (coach) and Joan Rubio. This was the first time that within the Spanish National team were included four players not belonging to Club Natacion Barcelona. (Padros from Poble Nou, Ibern from Barceloneta, Meya from CN Terrassa and Brugat from CN Sabadell).

Source: Photo Fundacio Club Natacio Barcelona; Comments: Josep Brasco Cata.

1952: C.N.Barcelona vs Hannover

Action during the match of Club Natacion Barcelona against Wasserfreunde Hannover from Germany, at the pool of C.N. Barcelona (Piscina de l'Escullera) in 1952.
Referee of the game was the legendary Tomás Batallé.

Source: Fundacio Club Natacio Barcelona - Comment of Mr. Josep Brasco Cata

1929: France wins against Germany

Cover of the French sports magazine "Le miroir des Sports" showing an action during the match, held at the pool "Les Tourelles" of Paris, between France and Germany in 1929, won by the French team.

Source: Le miroir des Sports; 1929

1951: The team of C.N.Barcelona

The team of Club Natacion Barcelona coached by Bandy Zolyomy in 1951. The players: Leandre Ribera, Carles Marti, Juan Luis Abellan, Agusti Mestres, Francisco Castillo, Ricardo Conde, Antonio Subirana.
Source: Fundacio Club Natacio Barcelona

1960's: Soviet Player in action

Action full of tension, showing a Soviet player ready to shot through the hand of the defender during a match of 60's. The pictures decorates actually the reception hall of Club Natacion Barcelona.

Source: Fundacion C.N.Barcelona

1970: The Champions of C.N.Barcelona

The team of Club Natacion Barcelona Champions of Spain in 1970. The players: Jane, Miret, Mas, Rubio, Sopesens, Soler, Borrel, Escartin, Bestit, Codera, Olle.

Source: Fundacio Club Natacion Barcelona

1925: The team of Club Natacion Barcelona

The team of Club Natacion Barcelona during their visit to Dusseldorf, Germany, July 1925. The players: Gibert, Gimenez, Puig, Baste, Granados, Tusell, Peredejordi.

Source: courtesy of Fundacio Club Natacio Barcelona

1951, Alexandria: The teams of Spain and Egypt

The Water Polo teams of Spain and Egypt after their match during the 1st Mediterranean Games held in Alexandria, Egypt on 1951. Among the Spanish players: Serra, Granados, Dominguez, Mestres, Abellan, Subirana, Riberra, Marti, Castillo, Conde, Queralt, Ferry, Guerra and Alberiche.

Source: magazine "Natacion" of C.N. Barcelona; December 1951

1953: Water Polo at Vouliagmeni bay

Rare picture showing the appearance, for the first time, of Water Polo at Vouliagmeni Nautical Club, Greece in 1953.

Source: courtesy of Mr. Spyros Diakakis

1949: Swimming competition at Vouliagmeni

Swimming competitions during the summer of 1949 at the bay of Vouliagmeni, within the premises of Vouliagmeni Nautical Club, Greece.

Source: courtesy of Mr. Spyros Diakakis

1947: Swimming competition at Vouliagmeni bay

First post war swimming competitions at Vouliagmeni Nautical Club, Greece in 1947. Vouliagmeni N.C is one of the major Greek Nautical Clubs established in 1937, situated 25 kms away of the center of Athens.

Source: courtesy of Mr. Spyros Diakakis

1935: The team of CN Barcelona in Genova

The Water Polo team and officials of Club Natacion Barcelona during their visit to Genova, Italy with hydroplane....in 1935.
Source: magazine of C.N. Barcelona "Natacio" of 1982.

1936: Aquatic events into the port of Barcelona

Beautiful scene of the port of Barcelona, Spain, were various aquatic competitions including Water Polo matches were held in 1936.

Source: magazine "Natacio" of C.N.Barcelona; December 1936

1935: Official dinner Spain and Sweden

Picture of the official diner given for the delegations of the Spanish and Swedish Water Polo National teams following the International game of the two teams in 1935. With the two teams appear seated into the middle of the table the legendary President and founder of the Club Natacion Barcelona Bernat Picornell.
Source: magazine "Natacio" of CN Barcelona; 1982

1935: The team of "C.R.N.Brussels"

The team of the "Cercle Royale de Natation" of Brussels during their visit to Barcelona, in 1935. The players: Disy, Van Gheem, Van Godsenhoven, Isselee, Kint-Becholt-Melandri.
Source: magazin "Natacio" of C.N.Barcelona; July 1935

1912: The team of C.N. Barcelona

The Water Polo team of "Club Natacion Barcelona" that played against the "Brussels Swimming Club" of Belgium in Barcelona in 1912.
Source: Magazin "Natacio" of C.N. Barcelona of July 1935

1912: The team of Brussels Swimming Club

The Water Polo team of Brussels Swimming Club of Belgium that played against the Club Natacion Barcelona, in Barcelona in 1912.

Source: Magazin "Natacio" of C.N. Barcelona of July 1935

1928: Water Polo at San Feliu de Guixols

Water Polo match at San Feliu de Guixols, Costa Brava of Spain, held at the “Baños Sant Telm” during the “Fiesta maritima” of 1928.

Source: personal collection

1968: Poster of "Coppa Porto di Loano"

Poster of a Water Polo tournament held in Alassio, Italy in 1968 with the participation of: Amatori Nuoto Savona, US Pro Arenzano, Rari Nantes Imperia, Circolo al Mare Alassio. Alassio is a town of Liguria Italy on the coast of the gulf of Genoa, in the province of Savona.
Source: private collection

1947: The team of C.N.Barcelona

The team of Club Natacion Barcelona in 1947. Among the players: Francisco Castillo, Agusti Mestres, Carles Marti, Mateo Manguillot.
Source: courtesy of Fundacio Club Natacio Barcelona

1942: The Juniors of C.N. Barcelona

The Juniors of Club Natacion Barcelona in 1942. The players: Albioli, Tuduri, Olle, Valderde, Bossy, Aznar, Prades, Badia, Figuls, Roman, Guillera, Perez and Rodriquez.

Source: courtsey of Fundacio Club Natacio Barcelona; thanks to Mrs. Suzana Codina

1955: Water Polo match at Mevagissey, UK

Water Polo match at the Harbour of Mevagissey in 1955. Mevagissey is a village and fishing port situated six miles south of St. Austell in Cornwall. England UK. In recent years tourism has passed fishing as the dominant industry in the village.
Source: by courtesy of The Francis Frith Collection; www.francisfrith.com/

1949: The team of C.N. Barcelona

The team of Club Natacion Barcelona coached by Bandy Zolyomy in 1949. The team: Zolyomy, Abellan, Mestres, Ribas, Queralt, Ribera, Marti, Subirana, Conde, Olle, Castillo, Sole, Dominguez.
Source: courtesy of Fundacio Club Natacio Barcelona; thanks to Mrs. Suzana Codina

1968: The pionners of Salamanca, Spain

The pioneer Water Polo players of Salamanca in 1968. Salamanca is a city in Castilla-Leon of western Spain.
Source: photo of Manuel Escudero Cordon

1908: Match at Joinville-le-Pont, Paris

Water Polo post card with a picture of a match at Joinville-le-Pont, Paris held on 20th August 1908. Joinville-le-Pont is a town in the southeastern suburbs of Paris, France, located at the banks of Marne river.
Source: private collection

Water Polo art

Painting with Water Polo subject by the well known contemporary Greek artist George Stathopoulos.
Source: courtesy of Mr. Sotiris Kakisis

1960’s: Action during Ethnicos-Olympiacos

Action during the match of Ethnicos Piraeus and Olympiacos Piraeus held at the Zappeion pool of Athens in mid 60’s. The captain of Olympiacos Yiannis Palios is ready to shoot while his team-mate Makis Charitos is following carefully his action.
Source: Water Sports Magazin, Greece, May 2005

1930’s: Bronze medal, Malta

Bronze medallion of Malta Command, probably issued between the Wars.
Source: private collection