Japan Reveals Stiffer Standards For 2019 World C’ships Qualification
The Japanese Swimming Federation has released high-level parameters surrounding qualification for the 2019 FINA Long Course World Championships, as well as a hint into the process to qualify for the 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.
2018 FINA World Cup Beijing Preview: No Chad Le Clos Or Wang Jianjiahe
Although a few notable names will be absent, key talent such as Michael Andrew will keep the competition fierce at the FINA World Cup stop in Beijing this weekend.
Kawamoto Snares 100 Fly Japanese National Record
Japanese swimmer Takeshi Kawamoto equaled the national record in the men’s 50m fly on day 1 of the nation’s Short Course Selection Meet. But, he took his swimming to another level on day 2, raking in a new national standard outright in the 100m distance of the same discipline.
Yasuhiro Koseki Rocks 2nd JPN National Record In As Many Days
2018 Pan Pacs champion Yasuhiro Koseki has kept his impressive year going strong, adding another national record to his 2018 resume.
Major World Ranking Shake-ups On Day 2 Of JPN SC C’ships
Sprinter Katsumi Nakamura is just one of the Japanese swimmers who cracked the world’s top 5 tonight in Tokyo.
Pan Pacs Champ Yasuhiro Koseki Fires Off New JPN National Record
Yasuhiro Koseki followed up his Pan Pacs and Asian Games golds with a new 100m breast national record heading into this December’s Short Course World Championships.
Koseki & Seto Dethrone World #1s In 100 Breast, 200 Fly
Pan Pacs champions Yasuhiro Koseki and Daiya Seto did major damage on day 1 of the Japanese Short Course Championships, rocking the world rankings in the process.
GAF Launches The Elite Squad: India‘s 1st Holistic Swimming Scholarship Scheme
Building On The Success Of Its Swimmers Over The Past 3 Years, GAF Has Launched The ”The Elite Squad” As A Step In Its Mission To Enable Indian Swimmers Achieve Podium Finishes At The Olympics
Pang Sheng Jun Lowers Own SCM 400 Free Singaporean National Record
26-year-old Pang Sheng Jun of Singapore nabbed a new national record while competing in the men’s 400m freestyle on day 1 of the 2018 Australian Short Course Championships.
Coach Vacancies In GAF Mumbai And SGTIDM Delhi
Glenmark Aquatic Foundation, A CSR activity of Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Limited is expanding its coaching staff.
Application Period Open For Joseph Schooling Scholarship Grant
Applications are now open for the 2019 Joseph Schooling Scholarship Grant offered by the Eurasian Association (EA).
Ikee, Ohashi & Hagino Missing From Japanese SC Worlds Selection Meet
The Japanese competition train ceases to stop, as the nation’s top athletes are gearing up for their World Championships Selection Meet slated for October 27th and 28th.
Falsified Data Rocks Tokyo 2020 Olympic Aquatic Center
The Olympic Aquatic Center, site for competitive swimming at the next Summer Games, is reportedly one of the sites that may be using faulty earthquake shock-absorbing components.
After Dominant Year, Rikako Ikee Selected As Japan Swimming’s 2018 MVP
In response to her extraordinary year in the pool, 18-year-old Rikako Ikee has been honored as ‘MVP’ by the Japanese Swimming Federation.
Park Tae Hwan Scores 5th Gold Of 2018 Korean Nats
Korea’s most successful swimmer, Olympian Park Tae Hwan, accomplished his goal of collecting 5 gold medals at the 2018 Korean Nationals taking place as part of the nation’s 99th Sports Festival this week.
