Basics
What is the total number of players on a water polo team, including the goalkeeper?
7
What happens if a player commits 3 major fouls in one game?
In which country did water polo originate?
England
Who was the captain of the U.S. women's water polo team when they won their first Olympic gold medal in 2012?
Brenda Villa
How long is a standard water polo match (not including overtime)?
4, 7 minute quarters
What type of foul is called when a player holds, sinks, or pulls back an opponent?
ordinary foul
In what year did water polo first appear in the modern Olympic Games?
1900
Name the Croatian player who won a gold medal at the 2012 London Olympics.
Andro Bušlje.
How many seconds does a team have to take a shot on goal during a possession?
30 seconds
What penalty is awarded when a player inside the 5-meter area commits a foul?
5 meter penalty shot
Which country has won the most gold medals in men’s Olympic water polo?
Hungary.
Which American water polo player is often regarded as one of the best in the world and won multiple Olympic medals?
Tony Azevedo
What is the name of the area in front of the goal where attacking players cannot stay for too long without the ball?
2 meter zone
How many seconds must a player sit out after being excluded for a major foul?
20 seconds
What is the name of the international governing body for water polo?
FINA
This Hungarian player is considered one of the best water polo players of all time, winning three Olympic gold medals.
Dezső Gyarmati.
What color is the cap of a water polo goalkeeper?
Red
What action results in an exclusion foul for the offending player?
Holding, sinking, or kicking an opponent without the ball.
When did women’s water polo become an official Olympic sport?
2000
Where is MIT located?
Boston Massachusetts
THE FAMOUS PLAYER IS JAKE WINSBERG