Michiel Zwart
Michiel Zwart | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 November 1986 |
| Occupation | Water polo referee |
Michiel Zwart (born 8 November 1986) is a Dutch international water polo referee, who has officiated at major global tournaments including the World Aquatics Championships and the Olympic Games.[1]
Early life
Zwart is from Alphen aan den Rijn in The Netherlands.[2] Before becoming a referee, he played water polo for the club AZC in Alphen.[3]
Refereeing career
Zwart has been appointed to officiate in several high-level international matches. Presently, he is ranked among Europe’s top water polo referees, holding an A+ category for men under European Aquatics.[4]
He has refereed matches in the World Aquatics Championships, e.g., in Fukuoka 2023, including the men’s final between Hungary and Greece.[5] He has also officiated Champions League matches and major European finals, such as Euro Cup Final 4 and national finals in the Netherlands.[6]
Zwart was selected by World Aquatics to referee at the 2020 Summer Olympics (held in Tokyo in 2021), officiating multiple men’s and women’s matches.[1] He was also appointed for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris.[7] Noticeably, in Paris, he refereed the final match of the men’s tournament between Serbia and Croatia.[2]
At the 2025 World Aquatics World Cup Division 1 in Bucharest, and at recent World Championships, Zwart has been frequently appointed as a referee.[4][8]
Personal life
Zwart is married, and permanently lives in Alphen aan den Rijn, a province of South Holland, The Netherlands. Outside of officiating, Zwart works in an IT-manager role, and balances his regular professional employment with international refereeing commitments.[3]
References
- ^ a b "Michiel Zwart". Olympedia. Retrieved 2025-10-10."Ook WK-finale voor Michiel Zwart". KNZB. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ a b "Waterpolofinale Olympische Spelen ultieme bekroning voor Michiel Zwart". Waterpolo.nl. 11 August 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ a b "Alphense waterpoloscheidsrechter naar Olympische Spelen". Studio Alphen. 19 March 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ a b "Water Polo Officials List". European Aquatics. Retrieved 2025-10-10."European Aquatics Official grading 2024-2025 - Waterpolo 360 News". Waterpolo360news.com. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Ook WK-finale voor Michiel Zwart". KNZB. 28 July 2023. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Michiel Zwart scheidsrechter bij Euro Cup FINAL 4". Waterpolo.nl. 21 May 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-10."Michiel Zwart fluit Europese en Nederlandse finales mannen: 'Een eer om hier te staan'". Waterpolo.nl. 24 May 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Waterpoloscheidsrechter Michiel Zwart naar Olympische Spelen in Parijs". KNZB. 12 March 2024. Retrieved 2025-10-10.
- ^ "Geslaagd WK waterpolo voor Ruben Sap en Michiel Zwart". KNZB. 26 July 2025. Retrieved 2025-10-10.