Colombia at the 1970 Central American Games

The Colombian National team, bronze medalists at the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games in Panama City (February 28 – March 13, 1970). The team of Colombia: Eugenio Charry, Gabriel Charry, Carlos O’Bonaga, Luis E. Cuéllar, Hernán Reyes, Iván Gonima, Francisco Córdoba, Alberto Borja, Jorge Gonima, Diego Orozco, Mario Aljure. Source: Memoria XI Juegos Deportivos Centroamericanos y del Caribe.

1970 The silver winners of Mexico

The Mexican national team, silver medalists at the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games in Panama City (February 28 – March 13, 1970). Top row, from left: Pancho and Juan García, Ricardo Chapa, Antonio Janet, Oscar Familiar, Luis Guzmán. Bottom row, from left: Alfredo Ruelas, José Luis Vázquez, Hugo Torres, and Daniel. Source: Courtesy of Armando Fernández.

1970 The golden winners of Cuba

The Cuban National team, gold medal winner at the 1970 Central American and Caribbean Games in Panama City (February 28th to March 13th, 1970), was a historic squad that marked the rise of Cuban Water Polo on the international stage. The team, coached by the legendary Hungarian Károly Laky (center, front row), was composed of: Roberto Rodriguez, Jesus Perez, Rolando Valdes, Osvaldo Garcia, Carlos Sanchez, Eugenio Almeneiro, Jorge Riso, Waldimiro Arcos, Miguel Angel Garcia, Guillermo Martinez, and Oscar Periche. Cuba finished 1st, ahead of Mexico (2nd) and Panama (3rd), in a dominant regional performance. Károly Laky, who led the national team from 1967 to 1978, laid the technical and tactical foundations of the sport in Cuba. He introduced modern training systems and helped shape a strong, cohesive national program. The 1970 victory was not just a gold medal, but a turning point for Cuban aquatic sports. Under Laky’s guidance, Cuba competed in three Olympic Games: Mexico 1968, Munich 1972, and Montreal 1976. His leadership positioned Cuba as a serious contender in international Water Polo. This generation of players paved the way for decades of National success and pride. Source: Courtesy of Armando Fernandez

1976: Vasas SC, Budapest, Champion of Hungary

The team of Vasas SC, Budapest, Champion of Hungary in 1976. Standing L-R: Faragó, Csapó, Horváth, Péter Rusorán (Head Coach), XXX, Gajdosy, Görgényi, Bányai, Darida. Squatting L-R: Bobori, Ölveczky, Dávid, Kenéz, Budavári and Tory. Source: Magyar Ifjúság, 8 October 1976.

1974, Vienna: The golden Hungarians

The team of Hungary led Dezső Gyarmati gold winner in Vienna 1974 European Championships. Standing L-R: Csapó, Kásás, Gergényi, Sárosi, Molnár, Konrád III, Cservényük. Squatting L-R: Faragó, Szívós, Bodnár, Horkai, György Kárpáti (Ass. Coach), Dezső Gyarmati (Head Coach) Source: Képes Sport, 27/8/1974

1974 Vienna: The team of Spain

The team of Spain, led by the legendary Josep Brasco Cata, in Vienna 1974 European Championships. Standing L-R: Josep Brasco, Pedro Robert, Salvador Franch, Francisco Castillo (jr.), Poncio Puigdevall, Gaspar Ventura, Antonio Esteller. Squatting L-R: JUAN Antonio Sierra (Team Manager), Juan Rubio, Antonio Torres, Alfonso Canovas, Juan Sans, Juan Jane. Source: magazine CROL #115, September 1974

1908: The team of "Ferencvaros Torna Club"

The team of "Ferencvaros Torna Club" (FTC), Budapest in 1908: 1. Domonkos, 2. Ádám, 3. Friedmann, 4. Freund, X Kankovezky. Source A Pesti Hirlap Nagy Naptára, 1934

1905: The Champions of Balaton Úszόκ Εgyesulete

The team of Balaton Úszόκ Εgyesulete, winner of the 2nd Hungarian National Championship in 1905. The team: Ede Anderlik, Tivadar Bartl, Alajos Bruckner, Gyula Farszky, Olivér Frecskay, Elemér Horváth, Rezső Karkas, Andor Kéler, Andor Kéler. Source: Nemzeti Sport, 1st October.

1976: The bronze Juniors of Spain

The Juniors of Spain, bronze winners in Malta 1976 European Juniors Championship. Standing L-R: Robert, Carmona, Josep Brasco Cata (Head Coach), Ayza, Torres, Gasch, Pegado, Girbal. Squatting L-R: Flaques(Ass. Coach), A.Ventura, Alcazar, Estefannell, Diestre, Marimon, Fite. Spain tied with Italy 5-5 in the final round. Ranking: Italy, Hungary, Spain, Yugoslavia, USSR, Netherlands, Germany, Sweden, Poland, Great Britain, France, Malta, Ireland, Turkey. Source: Magazine CROL #139, September 1976, courtesy Josep Castellvi.

1966: The Champions of Vasutas SC, Budapest

The team of Budapesti Vasutas Sport Club (BVSC) 1966 OBI Champion in Hungary. The team coached by the legendary Károly Laky: Gyula Kunos, Zoltán Gyerő, Csaba Gyero, Robert Molnár, Soldier András, Alexander Konrad, Ferenc Konrad, Pál Hecsey, István Németh, Tibor Swordsman, Ferenc Körössy, Imre Togyeriska, László Ajkai. Source: Sportkonyvek, Augut 1966

Argentina in Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games

The team of Argentina in Amsterdam 1928 Olympic Games: Ricardo Bustamente, Carlos Castro, Francisco Uranga, Jorge Moreau, César Vásquez, Mario Bistoletti, Luciano Rovere.

1965: Károly Laky while teaching young players

The legendary Hungarian Károly Laky while teaching to young players at BVCS (Budapesti Vasutas Sports Club Szőnyi) the tricks of Water Polo in 1965. Between 1954 and 1956 and 1960 to 1965. Károly Laky was the national team captain of the Hungarian men's water polo team. Under his leadership, the national team won a gold medal at the European Championships held in Leipzig, as well as at the Tokyo He also won the water polo tournament of the 1964 Summer Olympics. He achieved significant sporting success in Cuba between 1967 and 1978, leading the country's water polo team to fourth place at the 1975 World Championship in Cali. Source: https://filmhiradokonline.hu

1964: The team of Romania in Budapest

The National team of Romania in Budapest prior to Tokyo 1964 Olympics. From R-L: Béla Rajki (Referee) Kroner Stefan, Anatol Grințescu, Alexandru Szabo, Blajek Gavril, Zahan Aurel, Bădița Alexandru, Ștefănescu Mircea. Source: courtesy of Mr. Mihai Radu and Mr. Michael Randazzo

1968, Mexico: The National team of Spain

The National team of Spain in Mexico 1968, Olympic Games coached by Bandy Zolyomy: Santiago Zubicoa, Juan Jane, Juan Rubio, Vicente Brugat, Jose Padros, , Fermin Mas, Luis Meya, Manuel Ibern, Agustin Codera, Luis Bestit and Jorge Borrell, Juan Antonio Sierra (Head of delegation), Juan Luis Abellan (seleccionador). 

1972: The Champions of C.N. Montjuïc

The team of C.N. Montjuïc Champion of Spain in 1972. Standing L-R: Costa (Coach) Solanas, Franch, Puigdevall, Segura, Comas, Sans. Squating L-R: Sánchez, Puig, Nogueroles, Devesa (Jr.) y Asensio. Source: Archivo JCE. Ft. Montejano. 

1964: The team of New York Athletic Club

The team of New York Athletic Club c. 1964. Standing L-R: Coach Charlie Schroeder, Don Tierney, Charlie Harris, Hans Smit, Werner Seher, Ed Jaworski. Front Row left to right: Gerry Gannon, Joe Svirida, Ervin Veg, Steve Molnar, Bob Brennan. Source: courtesy of William (Bill) Harris

1968, Mexico: The National Team of Cuba

The National team of Cuba coached by the legendary Hungarian Karoly Laky, 8^th in Mexico 1968 Olympic Games. From L-R: Rubén Junco Osvaldo García, Oscar Periche, Jesús Pérez, Miguel Angel García, Ibrahim Rodríguez (++), Karoly Laky (Head Coach). Squatting L-R: Rolando Valdés (Captain), Roberto Rodríguez, Guillermo Cañete,  Guillermo Martínez Ginoris, Waldimiro Arcos (++). Source: courtesy of Mr. Guillermo Martínez Ginoris. 

1952, Helsinki: The team of Brazil

The team of Brazil,9th, at the Helsinki 1952 Olympic Games. The team coached by José Roberto Haddock Lobo: Samuel Scheimberg, Sérgio Geraldo de Alencar Rodrigues, Marvio Kelly dos Santos, Claudino Caiado de Castro, Daniel José Silli, Douglas Arnaud de Souza Lima, Edson Peri, Henrique Sérgio Melman, Leo Rossi, Jean Marie Godefroid Havellange and Lucio da Wedge Figueiredo. 

Source: Touca 14 WP Blog

1922: Império Foot-ball Club, Madeira

The Império Foot-ball Club, 1922 Madeira Champion competing against the teams of Clube Sport Marítimo , Grupo Desportivo Nacional , Club Sports da Madeira and União Foot-ball Club. Source: Historical archive of the Regional Education Secretariat (SRE) of the Autonomous Region of Madeira. Article: The water polo in Madeira in the 1920s by Eduardo Simões (SRE).

1970: The team of Puerto Rico

The National team of Puerto Rico that took part at the Central American and Caribbean Games held 1970 in Panama City. Ranking of the teams: 1. Cuba, 2. Mexico, 3. Panama, 4. Colombia, 5. Barbados, 6. Puerto Rico. Photo: courtesy Michael Randazzo