Participating nations
Australia (16)
Chinese Taipei (16)
France (16)
Germany (8)
Great Britain (8)
Italy (8)
Netherlands (8)
New Zealand (8)
Spain (8)
| Canoe polo at the 2009 World Games | |
|---|---|
| Venues | Lotus Pond |
| Dates | 17–18 July 2009 |
| Competitors | 96 from 9 nations |
The canoe polo events at the 2009 World Games in Kaohsiung was played between 17 and 18 July. [1] 96 athletes, from 9 nations, participated in the tournament. The competition took place at Lotus Pond.
Australia (16)
Chinese Taipei (16)
France (16)
Germany (8)
Great Britain (8)
Italy (8)
Netherlands (8)
New Zealand (8)
Spain (8)| Rank | Nation | Gold | Silver | Bronze | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | France | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2 | Great Britain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 3 | Germany | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Netherlands | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | |
| 5 | Australia | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Totals (5 entries) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 6 | |
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