6+ hour, 43+ min ago  (250+ words) This September, Bergen, Norway will become the latest global hub for aquatic education as it hosts the World Aquatics Discover Water Country Leads’ Training Course from 21-26 September 2026. Throughout the training, participants will explore the educational philosophy behind Discover Water and…...

5+ day, 16+ hour ago  (292+ words) World Aquatics is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Mr Pipat Paniangvait, who served as the Honorary Treasurer of FINA from 2009 to 2021. Mr Paniangvait was born on 4 July 1939 in Bangkok, Thailand, and was devoted to aquatic sports from…...

6+ day, 15+ hour ago  (771+ words) Canada’s McIntosh broke the oldest standing world record on Sunday night on the first night of the 2026 Canadian Swimming Trials. It took 17 years but it finally happened. The women’s 200m butterfly record that was once thought to be unbreakable was finally…...

1+ week, 11+ hour ago  (136+ words) World Aquatics World Aquatics has welcomed today’s announcement by the IOC that its recommendations to IFs with regard to Russian athletes’ participation will no longer be applicable. Over the past three years, World Aquatics and the AQIU have successfully demonstrated…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (109+ words) World Records evolve over the years, with athletes constantly chasing faster times and, in some cases, breaking their own records. Ryan Lochte broke the 200m Individual Medley world record twice at the World Championships: first in Rome in 2009, then again in…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (11+ words) World Aquatics Men’s U18 Water Polo Championships 2026 World Aquatics...

2+ week, 1+ day ago  (366+ words) World Aquatics has delivered a landmark moment in coaching education with the inaugural edition of its Swimming Youth Coach Certification Course in Suva, Fiji, while simultaneously delivering a further course in Cali, Colombia as the Coaches' Certification Programme continues its…...

2+ week, 4+ day ago  (341+ words) To mark one year until the start of the Budapest 2027 World Aquatics Championships, the event’s logo, visual identity and slogan – Make Waves! – were unveiled at the MVM Dome, the impressive venue which will host Swimming and Water Polo. Budapest will…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (405+ words) Supporting athletes financially, both during and after their careers, is a key priority for World Aquatics. In recent years, the International Federation has offered some of the largest prize pots in international sport, proudly awarding USD $10.70 million to performances at…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago  (734+ words) The fourth stop of the 2026 Open Water Swimming World Cup will soon get underway on the Portuguese coastline, with action starting on June 20th. As the final stop of this year’s series, racing in Setúbal will determine the Men’s, Women’s and…...