The 2009
FINA Men's Water Polo World League was the eighth edition of the annual event, organised by the world's governing body in aquatics, the
FINA. After a preliminary round organized by continent, the ''Super Final'' was held in
Podgorica
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, from 16 to 21 June 2009.
[FINA Schedule]
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The league consisted of 19 teams following the withdrawal of two teams. Two nations, South Africa and Libya, had their World League debut, with Libya competing in its first major international tournament.
Preliminary round
Africa
The African tournament will be held in
Casablanca
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Morocco
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, from 22 May to 24 May.
[ One team from the group of four will advance.][Chinese Olympic Committee]
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Americas
qualified without a qualification tournament.[
]
Asia/Oceania
The Asia and Oceania region will feature a two-legged tournament, in Adelaide
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, Australia
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(22–24 May), and Auckland
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, New Zealand
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(29–31 May).[ The top two teams from the group of four will advance.][
22 May
23 May
24 May
29 May
30 May
31 May
]
Europe
Europe is divided into three groups, with qualifying spots for the winner of each group as well as Super Final host Montenegro. The initial plan was for each group to have four teams.[ However, Great Britain and Hungary have dropped out.][Telegraph]
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Rather than the condensed tournament style competition of the other continents, the European matches will be played in a home-and-away format over five months.[ The pool-based nature of the qualification process, however, continues to be used.
]
Europe A
Reference:[
21 January
17 February
10 March
29 April
5 May
12 May
]
Europe B
Reference:[
21 January
17 February
3 March
15 April
5 May
12 May
]
Europe C
Reference:
Super Final
The Super Final will be held in Podgorica
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, from 16 June to 21 June.[
]
Group 1
16 June
17 June
18 June
Group 2
16 June
17 June
18 June
Quarterfinals
19 June
5th-8th places
Medal round
Final ranking
Awards
References
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International water polo competitions hosted by Montenegro