Swimming
Eindhoven to host IPC Swimming European Championships
The International Paralympic Committee will stage its 2014 IPC Swimming European Championships at the Pieter van den Hoogenband Stadium in the Dutch city of Eindhoven on August 4-10.
Duo found guilty of forging signatures in Fina Worlds bid race
A South Korean district court has handed suspended six-month prison sentences to two officials found guilty of forging signatures of senior political figures during Gwangju’s successful bid to host the 2019 Fina World Swimming Championships.
Diving World Series to include record six events in 2014
The International Aquatics Federation (Fina) has announced the expansion of its Diving World Series to a record six meets in 2014.
London Aquatics Centre to host World Diving Series
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has named the London Aquatics Centre as one of its six stops in the World Diving Series next year.
London Olympics venue to house British Swimming
The London 2012 Olympic Aquatics Centre will become British Swimming’s high-performance diving venue from spring next year.
FINA warns Dubai and Doha over Israel snub
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has given an official warning to Dubai and Doha organisers, following apparent discrimination against Israeli athletes at their recent hosting of FINA events.
Swimming Australia names sailor Bertrand president
Swimming Australia has appointed former America’s Cup and Olympic sailor John Bertrand as its new president.
Mayor’s office raided following Gwangju bid scandal
The office of Gwangju mayor Kang Un-tae was today raided by state prosecutors investigating allegations that Kang forged signatures of high-ranking officials on the city's winning 2019 FINA (International Swimming Federation) World Aquatics Championships bid document.
Maglione re-elected as world swimming head
The International Swimming Federation (FINA)'s general congress has re-elected Dr. Julio Maglione as the its president.
World swimming introduces mixed relays
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has approved the introduction of mixed relay races to its competitions.
Gwangju mayor confident of FINA worlds funding
Gwangju mayor Kang Un-tae has tried to diffuse reports that the South Korean city will not receive funding for its hosting of the 2019 International Swimming Federation (FINA) world championships.
FINA controversially awards 2019 worlds to Gwangju
The International Swimming Federation (FINA) has named Gwangju as host of its 2019 world championships, despite the South Korean city’s mayor allegedly forging signatures on bidding documents.
Le Clos signs with Professional Sports Group
Olympic swimming medallist Chad Le Clos has signed with agency Professional Sports Group.
Swimming Australia to reorganise body
Swimming Australia CEO Mark Anderson has released a statement today committing the body to organisational and cultural changes, following the resignation of its president and losing major sponsor Energy Australia.