2026-27 European Aquatics Water Polo Officials List
BRIDGEPORT, Pa. — Collegiate Water Polo Association (CWPA) official Mark Koganov was named to the 2026-27 European Aquatics Water Polo Officials list as a delegate from Azerbaijan.
The lone delegate from his homeland named to the list, the 2003 International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHF) Aquatics Award recipient began his career in the sport of water polo as an athlete between the years of 1982-1990 and as a member of National team of Azerbaijan.
He later became a water polo referee, and between 1998 and today, he has officiated in over 300 international games, more than 1,500 collegiate games in different conferences, including officiating in six National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Finals, for both men and women.
Koganov has held numerous aquatic positions, including Water Polo Competitions Director, Aquatic Competitions Manager and has held administrative positions in the sport.
He is currently the Vice President of Azerbaijan Swimming Federation, a position he has held since 2012. He is also a LEN TWPC Member, a position he began serving in 2016 and he was the Vice Chairman of the FINA Technical Water Polo Committee, 2017 – 2022.
Koganov has refereed LEN Champions League, Super Cup Finals and Championship Finals. He has been a neutral referee for the Asian Games, World Championships and the Olympic Games.
