1964, Tokyo: the bronze team of USSR

The team of USSR winner of the bronze at Tokyo, 1964 Olympic Games.
From L-R: Boris Popov, Igor Grabovsky, Vladimir Semionov, Vladimir Kuznetsov, Nicolay Kuznetsov, E. Cemenov (coach), Eduard Yegorov, Boris Grishin, Leonid Osipov, Nikolay Kalashnikov and Victor Ageev.
Source: “Bodnoe Polo” by Mikhail Ryzhak“; Official report Tokyo, 1964 Olympic Games

1964, Tokyo: The bronze team of USSR.

The team of Soviet Union, bronze winner in Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games. Top row L-R: Eduard Egorov, Head coach, Andrei Yulevich Kistyakovsky, Leonid Osipov, Coach Evgeny Semenov, Nikolai Kuznetsov, President of the Water Polo Federation of the USSR Vitali Smirnov, Boris Popov, Vladimir Semenov; Bottom L-R: Boris Grishin, Igor Grabowski, Zenon Bortkiewicz, Vladimir Kuznetsov, Nikolai Kalashnikov, Victor Ageev, P. Ivanov (translator).

In Tokyo the two favorites were Hungary and Yugoslavia who had been first and second respectively in Helsinki (1952) and Melbourne (1956), and in Rome (1960) have been placed 3-4 behind Italy and the Soviet Union. Those same four teams went through the preliminary round in Tokyo by winning their groups. All four of the favorites also advanced through the semi-final groups, with Russia ranked first ahead of Italy in their group. In the other group Hungary and Yugoslavia won one match each, had one win carried over, and when they met, they tied 4-4, with Hungary winning the pool by goal differential. In the final round, Hungary and Yugoslavia would not meet their match score carrying over from the semi-finals. Hungary defeated Italy 3-1, and the Soviet Union 5-2, while Yugoslavia defeated the Soviets 2-0, and Italy 2-1. This gave Hungary the gold medal by goal differential in the final round, with Yugoslavia second and the Soviets winning bronze. These same four teams had finished 1-4 at the last three Olympic Games (1956-64).

Source: Russian Amateur Waterpolo League (www.facebook.com/ruswaterpolo)

1964, Tokyo: The golden Hungarian team

Trade card by Nestlé presenting the team of Hungary gold winner in Tokyo, 1964 Olympic Games: Miklos Ambrus, Andras Bodnar, Otto Boros, Zoltan Domotor, Laszlo Felkai, Dezsö Gyarmati, Tivadar Kanizsa, György Karpati, Janos Konrad, Mihaly Mayer, Denes Pocsik and Peter Rusoran.
Source: Los Juegos Olimpicos, Nestlé 1964

1964, Tokyo: action during Yugoslavia – Netherlands

Action during the game between Yugoslavia and Netherlands (7-2) in Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games.

Source: OLYMPIA 1964, Herbart Meisel and H.J.Winker Courtesy of Takis Kalokairinos 

1964, Tokyo: Water Polo stamp

A stamp with a Water Polo theme issued in Panama in 1964, celebrating the Tokyo 1964, Olympic Games.
Source: Private collection

1964, Tokyo: Hungary vs Yugoslavia 4-4, semifinales

15 October, 1964. Hungary faces Yugoslavia during the semifinals on the roar for the gold. The game ended with 4-4. Periods: 0-3, 3-0, 0-1, 1-0. Hungary: Borros Otto, Mayer Mihaly, Felkai Laszo, Domotor Zoltan, Konrad II Janos, Gyarmati Dezso, Karpati Gyorgy, Rusoran Peter, Bodnar Andras, Kanizsa Tivadar, Pocsik Denis. Yugoslavia: Muscatirovic Milan, Trumbic Ivo, Rosio Vino, Stanisic Bozidar, Nerdeli Ante, Jankovic Zoran, Sandic Milan, Nonkovic Frane, Bonasic Ozren, Trumbic Ivo. Scorers: Felkai 1, Karpati 2, Rusoran 1 (Hungary) and Rosio (1), Stanisic (1), Sandic (4) for Yugoslavia. Referre: Dirnweber (Judges: Batalle T. Spain, Philips C.B. Australia)
Source: Official report Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games.

1964, Tokyo: The US Olympic team

The US Olympic team in Tokyo, 1964 Olympic Games, Standing L-R: Dan Drown, Ron Crawford, Stan Cole, Bib Saari, Ralph Whitney, George Stransky, Coach Urho Saari. Bottom L-R: Tony van Dorp, Chick Mcllroy, David Ashleigh, Ned Mcllroy, Paul Mcllroy. In Tokyo, the US team finished at the 9th place.
Source: The history of USA Water Polo in the Olympic Games.

1964: Water Polo ball

Water Polo ball used May 1964, during the qualification game between the National teams of the German Democratic Republic (GDR) and the Federal Republic of Germany (FRG) in view of Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games.
Source: www.sportmuseum-leipzig.de/

Tom Hoad, Australia: Mr. Water Polo

An eight time Olympian, Tom Hoad, represented Australian Water Polo at the Olympic Games four times: in Rome 1960, Tokyo, 1964, Mexico 1968 and Munich 1972, as well as being captain from 1964 to 1972. He was a University of Western Australia sports star in 1964. He coached the Australian National Men’s Water Polo team at Montreal 1976, Moscow 1980, Los Angeles 1984 and Seoul 1988 Olympic Games. In 1968, he was appointed to FINA and he was Chairman of the 1998 World Swimming Championships Committee for the Games which were held in Perth, Western Australia. Tom Hoad coached 'Fremantle Mariners' to three Australian National League titles out of an unprecedented nine consecutive grand final appearances. His record as both a player and coach, along with his respect in the International Water Polo community, is without peer. Tom Hoad has always strived to lift the standard of Water Polo in Australia. In his honour the "Tom Hoad cup" is organized annually in Perth, Western Australia, since 2003, exposing local players to elite levels of competition.
Source: http://www.tomhoadcup.com/

1964, Tokyo: action during Hungary – USSR 5-2

Actions during the final game of Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games. Nikolay Kalashnikov (Nr.5 white cap) of USSR is defending against Peter Rusoran (Nr6. blue cap). Hungary won the Olympic title by defeating USSR with 5-2.
Source: private collection

1964, Tokyo: Lottery ticket, Post of Panama

A lottery ticket issued by the Post office of the Panama Republic in view of Tokyo 1964, Olympic Games.

Source: private collection

1964, Tokyo: The ball of the final game

Close up into the leather ball of the final game of Hungary against USSR in Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games.
Source: private collection

1964, Tokyo: First fay of issue

First day of issue issued in Japan on the occasion of Tokyo, 1964 Olympic Games.

Source: private collection

1964, Tokyo: Igor Grabovsky in action

Igor Vladimirovich Grabovsky member of the Soviet team which won the bronze medal in  Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games ready to stop a shot by the Hungarian Zoltán Dömötör  (#4)

Source: http://www.gahetna.nl/ 

1964, Tokyo: Gyorgy Karpati wins the first ball

The legendary Hungarian Gyorgy Karpati, wins the 1st ball of the final match in Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games.
Source: private collection

1964, Tokyo: Water Polo stamp

Water Polo stamp issued in Nigeria on the occasion of Tokyo 1964, Olympic Games. Source: Un siglo de Water Polo y de filatelia teamatica en el mundo; Juan Antonio Sierra.

1964, Tokyo: Images from the Final game

Video images from the Final game of Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games between the teams of Hungary and USSR (5-2).
Source: IOC video archives. This video clip is for viewing purposes only. No reproduction or distribution rights are granted.

1964, Tokyo: The golden team of Hungary.

Another picture of the Hungarian National Water Polo team winner of the Tokyo, 1964 Olympic Games. The Olympic Champions were: Miklos Ambrus, Andras Bodnar, Otto Borosm Zoltan Domotor, Laszlo Felkai, Dezsö Gyarmati, Tivadar Kanizsam György Karpati, Janos Konrad, Mihaly Mayer, Denes Pocsik and Peter Rusoran
Source: www.olympic.org/

1964, Tokyo: The silver medal of Yugoslavia

The silver medal won by the team of Yugoslavia at the Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games.The Team: Milan Muškatirović, Karlo Stipanić, Ivo Trumbić, Vinko Rosić, Zlatko Šimenc, Božidar Stanišić, Ante Nardeli, Zoran Janković, Mirko Sandić, Frane Nonković, Ozren Bonačić
Source: courtesy of Karlo Stipanić 

1964, Tokyo: Zolyomy coaching Dennerlein

Bandy Zolyomy influenced the mind and carrier of many players he coached from time to time. Fritz Dennerelin has been one of those who considered Bandy Zolyomy as his great Maestro. In the picture we can see Bandy Zolyomy at his last presence in the bench of Italy in Tokyo 1964 Olympic Games, while speaking to Fritz Dennerelin.
Photo: extracted from the book of Aronne Anghileri : “Alla ricerca del Nuoto perduto”