Matan Schwartz (born in 1985) is an Israeli international water polo referee who has officiated at major global and European competitions,[1][2][3] and currently serves as a European Aquatics A' category referee.[4]
Matan Schwartz | |
|---|---|
| Born | Israel |
| Occupation | Water polo referee |
| Years active | Since 2015 |
Career
editHe has been appointed to officiate at key events including European Water Polo Championship matches.[5] In 2025, Schwartz served as a neutral referee at the World Aquatics U20 Water Polo Championships in Zagreb, officiating matches for teams from multiple continents.[6] He was also named as a referee for World Aquatics World Cup 2025 Division 1 women's matches in Alexandroupolis, reflecting his activity across elite international fixtures.[7]
He also has officiated in club and continental tournaments, including assignments in the European Champions League and Euro Cup fixtures.[8] Additionally, he has served in VAR and on‑field referee roles in high‑profile matches such as the final four of the Women's Champions League.[9][10]
In January 2026, he officiated the bronze-medal game between Greece and Italy at the 2026 Men's European Water Polo Championship held in Belgrade.[11]
References
edit- ↑ "Water Polo Officials List | European Aquatics®". 2023-01-16. Retrieved 2026-01-26.
- ↑ "Water Polo Officials List". European Aquatics. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ ""יש הרבה לחץ פוליטי": מתן שוורץ שפט את גמר אליפות אירופה בכדורמים ומכוון לאולימפיאדה". Israel Hayom. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ https://tomotournament.com/news/olympic-final-referees-recognized-tomo/
- ↑ "European Water Polo Championships: Technical Officials". European Aquatics. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ "U20 Water Polo Championships – Zagreb 2025 – WWR". World Waterpolo Referee Association. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ "WORLD AQUATICS WORLD CUP 2025 APPOINTMENTS – WWR". World Waterpolo Referee Association. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ "Appointments – Page 2 – WWR". World Waterpolo Referee Association. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ ""יש הרבה לחץ פוליטי": מתן שוורץ שפט את גמר אליפות אירופה בכדורמים ומכוון לאולימפיאדה". Israel Hayom. Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ "European Aquatics Official grading 2024–2025 – Waterpolo 360". Retrieved 13 January 2026.
- ↑ Curcic, Ivan (2026-01-25). "Greece outperforms Italy, winning its first-ever Euro medal". Total Waterpolo. Retrieved 2026-01-27.