Spain women's national water polo team
The Spain women's national water polo team represents Spain in women's international water polo competitions and it is controlled by Real Federación Española de Natación.
| FINA code | ESP |
|---|---|
| Association | Royal Spanish Swimming Federation |
| Confederation | LEN (Europe) |
| Head coach | Miki Oca |
| Asst coach | Ángel Andreo Jordi Valls |
| Captain | Pili Peña |
| Olympic Games (team statistics) | |
| Appearances | 4 (first in 2012) |
| Best result | (2012, 2020) |
| World Championship | |
| Appearances | 13 (first in 1998) |
| Best result | (2013) |
| World Cup | |
| Appearances | 3 (first in 2014) |
| Best result | (2014, 2023) |
| World League | |
| Appearances | 16 (first in 2005) |
| Best result | (2022) |
| European Championship | |
| Appearances | 16 (first in 1993) |
| Best result | (2014, 2020, 2022) |
| Media | |
| Website | rfen.es |
Spain has won one World and three European Championships. They also have won medals in the main international competitions: two Olympic, five World Championship, six European Championships, two World Cup and two World League medals, making them one of the most successful women's water polo teams in the last decade.
Results
Olympic Games
| Year[1] | Position | |
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| 2000 | DNQ | |
| 2004 | ||
| 2008 | ||
| 2012 | ||
| 2016 | 5th | |
| 2020 | ||
| 2024 | Qualified | |
| Total | 4/7 | |
World Championship
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European Championship
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Team
Current squad
Roster for the 2024 World Aquatics Championships.[2]
Head coach: Miki Oca
- 1 Laura Ester GK
- 2 Cristina Nogué FP
- 3 Anni Espar FP
- 4 Beatriz Ortiz FP
- 5 Nona Pérez FP
- 6 Paula Crespí FP
- 7 Elena Ruiz FP
- 8 Pili Peña FP
- 9 Judith Forca FP
- 10 Paula Camus FP
- 11 Maica García Godoy FP
- 12 Paula Leitón FP
- 13 Martina Terré GK
- 14 Ariadna Ruiz FP
- 15 Isabel Piralkova FP
Olympic Games
| 2012 – Silver Medal | 2016 – 5th place | 2020 – Silver Medal |
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Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Roser Tarragó, Mati Ortiz, Jennifer Pareja (C), Lorena Miranda, Pili Peña, Andrea Blas, Ona Meseguer, Maica García, Laura López, Ana Copado (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca. |
Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Bea Ortiz, Mati Ortiz, Paula Leitón, Clara Espar, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Roser Tarragó, Maica García, Laura López, Patri Herrera (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca. |
Laura Ester (GK), Marta Bach, Anni Espar, Bea Ortiz, Elena Ruiz, Irene González, Clara Espar, Pili Peña (C), Judith Forca, Roser Tarragó, Maica García, Paula Leitón, Elena Sánchez (GK). Head Coach: Miki Oca. |
World Championships
European Championships
Youth teams
U-20
U-18
U-16
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U-19
U-17
U-15
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See also
References
- "HistoFINA – Water polo medalists and statistics" (PDF). fina.org. FINA. September 2019. pp. 56, 57, 67, 78, 83. Archived (PDF) from the original on 1 August 2021. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- "21st World Aquatics World Championships Women's Water Polo Team Roster SPA" (PDF). Omega Timing. 5 February 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2024.
- "FINA World Women's U16 Water Polo Championships 2022". FINA. Retrieved 17 January 2024.