Swimming
New tests raise fresh doubts over water pollution for Rio 2016
A new round of independent testing on waterways in Rio de Janeiro that will stage events during the city’s hosting of the Olympic Games next summer have found locations further away from shore are just as polluted as nearer those nearer to land, where raw sewage flows into waterways.
Rio 2016 rules out viral testing of waters
Organisers of the 2016 summer Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro have ruled out conducting viral tests of waters at aquatic sports venues in the Brazilian city following advice from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Copenhagen lands 2017 European Short-Course Swimming Championships
LEN, the governing body of European swimming, has confirmed that the 2017 European Short-Course Swimming Championships will be held in the Danish capital of Copenhagen.
China, Japan and Qatar named as only bidders for Fina Worlds
The International Aquatics Federation (Fina) has revealed that China, Japan and Qatar are the only three countries that remain in the running to stage its World Championships and World Masters Championships in 2021 and 2023.
Shortlist reduced for Fina Worlds as Argentina drops bid
Argentina has become the latest country to drop out of contention for the International Aquatics Federation’s (Fina) World Championships and World Masters Championships in 2021 and 2023.
Fina considering changes to age-limit rules
International Aquatics Federation (Fina) executive director Cornel Marculescu has said that the governing body could introduce new rules regarding age limits of competitors at future editions of its showpiece World Championships.
Fina chief admits opposition to Rio 2016 scheduling
International Aquatics Federation (Fina) executive director Cornel Marculescu has admitted the governing body opposed the decision to stage some swimming finals after midnight at the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, but stated the sport has to cater to the demands of television.
Fina chief calls for high diving development amid Olympic ambition
International Aquatics Federation (Fina) president Julio Maglione has called for the development of high diving if the discipline is to feature at future editions of the Olympic Games.
Maglione may run for third term as Fina approves constitution changes
Fina has voted to approve a number of changes to its constitution in a move that will allow Julio Maglione to run for a third consecutive term as president of the global governing body for aquatic sports.
Abu Dhabi to host 2020 Fina Short Course Worlds
Fina, the global governing body for aquatic sports, has revealed that Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), will host the 2020 edition of its Short Course World Swimming Championships.
IPC Swimming shifts Championships to avoid LEN event clash
The International Paralympic Committee Swimming organisation has switched the dates of its 2016 European Open Championships in Funchal, Portugal to avoid clashing with the European Swimming League (LEN) European Aquatics Championships.
UAE joins contenders for Fina Worlds as Australia and Germany drop out
Australia and Germany have dropped out of contention for the International Aquatics Federation’s (Fina) World Championships and World Masters Championships in 2021 and 2023, but the United Arab Emirates has entered into the running for the two events.
IPC awards Swimming European Championships to Madeira
Funchal on the Portuguese island of Madeira will host the 2016 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Swimming European Open Championships.
Speedo signs up swimming sensation Franklin
US swimming star Missy Franklin has signed her first professional endorsement deal with swimwear giant Speedo.
Fina unveils prize money increase for World Championships
Fina, the global governing body of aquatic sports, has unveiled record prize money of nearly $5.5m (€4.9m) for its 2015 World Championships in Kazan, Russia.
Seven nations in the mix for Fina Worlds, as Budapest lands water polo showpiece
The International Aquatics Federation (Fina) has said that seven nations are in contention for the hosting rights to its 2021 and 2023 World Championships, while the European Aquatics League (LEN) has awarded Budapest a two-year contract to stage its Champions League Final Six water polo showpiece.
Qatar bids for Fina World Championships
The Qatar Olympic Committee has confirmed that it will lodge a bid with Fina, the global governing body for aquatic sports, to host either the 2021 or 2023 edition of the Fina World Championships.
Fina chief elected as new Paso president
Julio Cesar Maglione has been elected as the interim president of the Pan American Sports Organisation (Paso).