So this was a Worlds qualifier, and the men qualified
https://sirc.ca/news/water-polo-canada-mens-national-team-wins-silver-medal-at-2024-pan-american-water-polo-championship/
Not sure about the women yet.
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There one kid trying the stuff, but no chance unless he swithc nationality to Benin or Tuvalu for the free pass" - There is no universality quotas at the WOG
Men's team for the Pan ams announced: https://sirc.ca/news/water-polo-canada-announces-final-roster-for-the-2024-pan-american-water-polo-championship/
Don't think this is the qualification event for the Worlds next year as the women are not being sent
Junior Pan Am Games qualifier team: https://canoekayak.ca/canoe-kayak-canada-announces-the-u21-pan-american-qualifier-team/
8 athletes only, which means a full team will not qualify.