FINA Rejects Kuwait Swimming Association’s Complaints, Discredits KSA
After nearly two weeks of waiting, FINA Executive Director Cornel Marculescu has issued an official response to the frustrated and vocal Kuwait Swimming Association (KSA).
Howdy, FINA, Kuwait Swimming Here… What’s the Word on Al-Musallam?
Today, the Kuwait Swimming Association published a response to the Asian Swimming Association’s defensive sponsorship of Al-Musallam, and asked why FINA had not replied to a previous list of complaints.
Four Cities Up For 2022, 2024 World Champs Hosting Duties
Budapest, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong and Kazan are the final four candidates to host FINA’s 2022 and/or 2024 Short Course World Championships, per a FINA press release today. FINA will select hosts next week.
AASF Fires Back: Barelli Has “No Comprehension” of FINA Constitution
“Do we wish to elect an insecure person and one who has no comprehension of the FINA Constitution to lead us in FINA?” -Virendra Nanavati
Barelli to CANA: “who is promising indiscriminate cash for votes?”
“I see that in an awkward attempt to play catch up with the proposals I included in my Manifesto the letter sent few days ago by CANA leaders promises indiscriminately $ 15,000 to each Federation. I am truly pleased to see this sudden change of direction but then I wonder: who is it that is promising indiscriminate cash for votes?” -Paolo Barelli
Barelli Accuses AASF of Political Interference & Shadowy Figures
“My point of view on this matter is very clear: the lack of good governance within FINA is indeed the reason that led me to put forward my candidacy to the Presidency of FINA.” -Paolo Barelli
Asia, Africa Sign Up in Support of Julio Maglione in FINA Fight
The Asian Swimming Federation (AASF) and the African Swimming Federation (CANA) published letters in favor of Julio Maglione for a third term as President of FINA.
Paolo Barelli’s 2nd ‘Newsletter’: Athletes, Coaches, & FINA Governance
Paolo Barelli addresses how he would improve FINA’s athlete and coach participation in the governance of aquatic sports if he is elected President of FINA at the Congress on July 22nd.
Paolo Barelli Issues ‘Newsletter’ to FINA NGB Presidents
In a ‘newsletter’ released today, Paolo Barelli reiterates some of the strategies he believes would improve FINA and the swimming community worldwide.
Paolo Barelli’s Response to CAS Ruling on FINA Ethics
Paolo Barelli lost his case against several high-ranking FINA officials yesterday, but he says he’s considering appealing the decisions to the Swiss Federal Tribunal.
CAS Rejects Paolo Barelli’s Ethics Case Against FINA
The Court of Arbitration For Sport (CAS) has dismissed an appeal by Italian swim federation president Paolo Barelli and ordered Barelli to pay the legal fees of FINA, his opponent in the case.
Paolo Barelli’s Manifesto for the Future of FINA
Paolo Barelli believes in transparency, as he has said on multiple occasions. In that spirit, he’s publicized a manifesto laying…
US Aquatic Sports Backs Julio Maglione In FINA Presidential Race
United States Aquatic Sports is placing it’s support fully behind incumbent Julio Maglione in this summer’s elections for the president of FINA, according to a letter SwimSwam obtained today.
Energy For Swim Rome To Take Place In August
The official presentation for the international swimming event, Energy for Swim was held today at the Sala Rossa conference room…
Exclusive: Paolo Barelli Explains His Vision for FINA and the Future
Paolo Barelli, candidate for FINA President, reached out to SwimSwam for an exclusive interview, explaining his vision for FINA and the future of aquatic sports.
