World Aquatics Announces Dates For 2025 Masters World Championships In Singapore

by SwimSwam 1

July 23rd, 2024 International, Masters, News

Courtesy: World Aquatics

World Aquatics confirms today that the World Aquatics Masters Championships – Singapore 2025 will take place from 26 July to 22 August 2025.

Singapore will host the flagship age group event for master-aged aquatics athletes in swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, and open water swimming. Approximately 6,000 aquatics athletes from around 100 countries are expected to participate.

Singapore has demonstrated excellence in hosting top international-level sports events. This extensive major sports events experience includes holding World Cups in five aquatic sports and the World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships. Singapore will also be home to the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2024 finals, which will take place from 31 October to 2 November 2024.

The World Masters Championships take place partly during the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 for elite athletes, which will run from 11 July to 3 August 2025.

After extensive consultation with key stakeholders, World Aquatics and the Singapore 2025 Organising Committee have finalised the competition dates for each sport:

  • Open Water Swimming:26 and 27 July
  • Artistic Swimming:30 July to 3 August
  • Swimming:7 to 14 August (with a day off on the 9 August for Singapore’s National Day)
  • Diving:17 to 22 August
  • Water Polo:16 to 22 August

“At World Aquatics, we are committed to giving masters athletes the opportunity to compete on the international aquatics stage. Today’s competition dates announcement for the World Aquatics Masters Championships – Singapore 2025 is a testament to this. We are extremely fortunate to have an event host in Singapore who shares our passion for aquatics and is adaptable in organising this prestigious event to benefit masters aquatic athletes everywhere,” said World Aquatics President Husain Al-Musallam.

“The city’s world-class facilities and hospitality will ensure that the athletes can perform at the highest level while experiencing the unifying spirit of sportsmanship and international camaraderie.”

Co-chair of the Singapore 2025 Organising Committee and President of Singapore Aquatics, Mark Chay, said, “We are thrilled to welcome masters athletes from around the world to Singapore for the World Aquatics Masters Championships – Singapore 2025. This event represents a unique opportunity to showcase our world-class facilities and Singapore’s hospitality while celebrating the passion and dedication of aquatics competitors of all ages. We are committed to delivering an unforgettable experience for all athletes in Singapore next year.”

The Information Bulletin for the World Aquatics Masters Championships – Singapore 2025 will be announced in the coming months.

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Swimmer Guy
2 hours ago

I’m excited for this and will absolutely be there