World Aquatics Experiments With New “Shared Podium” Ceremony at World Championships
Athletes shared podiums on Tuesday at the World Short Course Swimming Championships in Budapest in a new experiment by the global governing body.
Agron Zeqiri, Head of Kosovo’s Swimming Federation, Suspended Over Selection Tension
Agron Zeqiri, head of the Kosovo Swimming Federation, has been accused of discrimination in selections for international teams and behaving unprofessionally in communications with World Aquatics.
Suspension Averted: Swimming Australia And World Aquatics Reach Agreement
Swimming Australia and World Aquatics have reached a mutual agreement on organizational changes, avoiding possible suspension.
World Aquatics Confirms U.S. Federal Investigation Into Chinese Doping Tests
Defending Olympic champion Wang Shun was one of the 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in the months leading up to Tokyo in 2021.
Russian Swimmers Broke World Aquatics Rules At Bosnia & Herzegovina Meet, Source Says
Russian swimmers wore their national flag during competition, at medal ceremonies and attended press conferences, breaking World Aquatics restrictions.
World Aquatics’ Nowicki to Team USA Swimmers: ‘The World Needs You More Than Ever Before’
“My message to you this evening: Please do not underestimate the impact you have, in both actions and words, on our global swimming community,” Nowicki said.
World Aquatics Smentisce Di Aver Ricevuto Pressioni Su Doha 2024
World Aquatics ha smentito la notizia riportata dal quotidiano israeliano Haaretz su pressioni per spostare i Mondiali da Doha
World Aquatics, National Aquatic Federations Deny Pressure to Remove Worlds from Qatar
The world governing body for aquatic sports has rejected reports from Israel that they are being pressured to move the 2024 World Championships from Qatar.
Swimming Australia To Vote On New Constitution With Greater Athlete Voice
The new constitution will be voted on by Swimming Australia’s members at a Special General Meeting in October.
World Aquatics Clamps Down On Kenya With Further Sanctions, Extends Ban Indefinitely
Kenyan athletes will no longer be able to compete at World Aquatics events until a successful election takes place.
World Aquatics Investigating Former Mexican Swimming Federation President Kiril Todorov
World Aquatics made the announcement after a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling last week rejected an appeal by the Mexican Swimming Federation.
James Gibson Appointed To World Aquatics Advisory Role
James Gibson, one of the most recognized names in international swim coaching, has been appointed to a special advisory position by World Aquatics.
FINA Votes to Change Name to ‘World Aquatics,’ Enacts Other Reforms in New Constitution
According to FINA president Husain Al-Musallam, more than 70% of the athletes who were consulted on the decision supported a rebranding.
FINA Announces Dates for New 2023 Water Polo World Cup
The new World Cup format will consist of two levels – including the top 12 men’s and top eight women’s teams in “Division 1.”
Soul Cap Co-Founder Offers Insight Into Recent FINA Approval
“It was about giving people that choice to continue and not have to choose between their hair and swimming,” said Soul Cap co-founder Michael Chapman, left.
