2025 World Aquatics Championships
| 22nd World Aquatics Championships | |
|---|---|
| Host city | Singapore |
| Date(s) | 11 July – 3 August |
| Venue(s) | 5 |
| Officially opened by | President of Singapore (expected) |
The 2025 World Aquatics Championships, the 22nd edition of the World Aquatics Championships, will be held in Singapore, from 11 July to 3 August 2025.[1] Originally to be held in Kazan, Russia, the championships were relocated to Singapore on 9 February 2023 in response to the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
It is the first city in Southeast Asia to have to ever host the world championships.
Host selection[edit]
On 21 July 2019, World Aquatics (then FINA) selected Kazan as the host, the same day as Budapest, Hungary which was selected for 2027.[2] however due to the response of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Kazan were stripped of its hosting rights. Singapore was selected to replace Kazan on 9 February 2023.[3]
Venues[edit]
Most of the competitions will be held at the Singapore Sports Hub built for the 2015 Southeast Asian Games and has hosted multiple major events since then.[4]
- Singapore National Stadium (Swimming)
- Singapore Indoor Stadium (Artistic Swimming, Water Polo finals)
- OCBC Aquatics Centre (Water Polo, Diving)
- Marina Bay Sands (Open Water Swimming)
- Sentosa Island (High Diving)
References[edit]
- ^ "World Aquatics Championships 2025 awarded to Singapore". World Aquatics. 9 February 2023.
- ^ "Kazan and Budapest awarded 2025 and 2027 World Aquatics Championships". InsideTheGames. 21 July 2019.
- ^ "Singapore replaces Kazan as host of 2025 World Aquatics Championships". InsideTheGames. 9 February 2023.
- ^ Lee, David (17 January 2024). "Sentosa among potential venues for 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore". straitstimes.com. The Straits Times.