Chile men's national water polo team facts for kids
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| FINA code | CHI |
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| Confederation | UANA (Americas) |
| Olympic Games | |
| Appearances | 1 (first in 1948) |
| Best result | 17th place (1948) |
The Chile men's national water polo team represents the country of Chile in international men's water polo competitions. Water polo is a team sport played in water, similar to handball or soccer, but in a swimming pool. Teams try to score goals by throwing a ball into the opponent's net.
About Water Polo in Chile
Water polo is a sport that combines swimming, throwing, and teamwork. It is played by two teams in a pool. Players need to be strong swimmers and have good ball-handling skills. The game involves a lot of action and strategy.
The Chilean national team competes against other countries from around the world. They are part of the UANA confederation, which stands for the Union Americana de Natación. This group helps organize aquatic sports, including water polo, in the Americas.
Olympic Games History
The Chile men's national water polo team has participated in the Olympic Games once. This was a very important moment for the team and for Chilean sports.
1948 Summer Olympics
- 1948 — The team finished in 17th place at the Olympic Games held in London, England. This was their only appearance in the water polo event at the Olympics.
