FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former collegiate/FINA official Mark Koganov was named the 2023 recipient of the International Swimming Hall of Fame (ISHOF) Aquatic Award for water polo.
This year’s awards will be held Friday evening, September 29, 2023 during the ISHOF Honoree Induction weekend, in Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Koganov 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 approximately 300 international games, more than 1500 collegiate games in different conferences, including officiating in six National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Championships 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.
Information courtesy International Swimming Hall of Fame
