Water polo at the 2021 Summer World University Games in Chengdu was played from 27 July to 8 August 2023. The dates of all events were changed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. 17 teams participated in the tournament.
Qualification.
Following the FISU regulations, there were a maximum of 12 teams in men's water polo and 10 in women's water polo. If there was a larger number of teams interested, they were selected by:
References.
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