The World Aquatics and the Singapore 2025 Organising Committee have officially announced the World Aquatics Championships schedule. Singapore will host 27 medal events from July 11th to August 3rd, 2025, displaying the best talents across the six major sports: Diving, Swimming, Water Polo, Artistic Swimming, Open Water Swimming, and High Diving.
Singapore will again shine globally as it welcomes elite aquatic athletes for the World Aquatics Championships 2025. This prestigious event will see the island nation and dynamic city-state in Southeast Asia become a hub of aquatic sports excellence.
After extensive consultation with athletes, teams, broadcasters, and critical stakeholders, World Aquatics and the Singapore 2025 Organising Committee have finalised the competition dates for each sport:
- Water Polo: 11-24 July 2025
- Open Water Swimming: 15-20 July 2025
- Artistic Swimming: 18-25 July 2025
- High Diving: 25-27 July 2025
- Diving: July 26th – August 3rd 2025
- Swimming: July 27th – August 3rd 2025
The World Aquatics Championships' 22nd edition is set to welcome over 2,500 athletes from 210 national member federations. Exhilarating event action will primarily take place at the iconic Singapore Sports Hub. Detailed venue information will be disclosed at the "One Year to Go" media event on July 12th, 2024, marking the start of the official countdown to this world-class event.
World Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam underscored the significance of unveiling the competition schedule, emphasising how it provides clarity for athletes and nations preparing for the championships.
"We are thrilled to announce the competition schedule for the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025," President Al-Musallam stated. "This announcement marks a crucial milestone in our journey to deliver a premier event that enables our athletes to compete at their highest level and ignites inspiration among the future stars of aquatic sports. With our dedicated local organisers in Singapore, we are meticulously preparing to create an exceptional environment where athletic excellence can flourish."
Mark Chay, President of Singapore Aquatics and co-chair of the Singapore 2025 Organising Committee, noted the excitement surrounding revealing the competition schedule for the highly anticipated World Aquatics Championships.
"The Singapore 2025 Organising Committee has been working tirelessly to plan an extraordinary experience that captures the dynamism and vibrancy of Singapore. With the unveiling of the competition schedule, we invite fans from the global aquatics community to book their calendars and get ready to witness the very best athletes perform here. Immerse in the pulsating energy of the Championships, and get ready to make a splash with us in Singapore. We cannot wait to welcome everyone to the Lion City."
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