Beijing Olympic Games

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ATHLETE QUOTA

Men 156 (12 teams x 13 players)

Women 104 (8 teams x 13 players)

TOTAL260

QUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES - MENEventQualificationTotalContinental Championships/Host nation1 team from each of the 5 continents will qualify5 teamsHost nationThe host nation will be the representative of that continent2007 World LeagueThe first team not yet qualified from the 2007 World League will qualify1 team12th FINA World Championships - 2007The first 3 teams not yet qualified will qualify3 teamsOlympic Games Qualification TournamentThe first 3 teams not yet qualified will qualify3 teamsTotalMen12 teamsQUALIFICATION SYSTEM PRINCIPLES - WOMENEventQualificationTotalContinental Championships/Host nation1 team from each of the 5 continents will qualify5 teamsHost nationThe host nation will be the representative of that continentOlympic Games Qualification TournamentThe first 3 teams not yet qualified will qualify3 teamsTotalWomen8 teams