World Aquatics today confirmed that the Chinese capital will host the World Aquatics Championships – Beijing 2029, following a bidding process and careful consideration by the World Aquatics Bureau.
The flagship World Aquatics event will welcome more than 2,500 world-class athletes from over 200 countries and regions to compete in the six aquatic sports of swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, open water swimming and high diving.
A proven host with a strong record of successfully delivering World Aquatics events, the People’s Republic of China has organised over 100 major aquatics competitions, 37 of which have taken place in Beijing. Having previously hosted two editions of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, alongside countless other major sporting events, Beijing promises an unforgettable experience for both athletes and fans.
Further solidifying its commitment to aquatic sports, China will host three World Aquatics events in 2024 alone: the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup in Beijing (5-7 April), the World Aquatics Diving World Cup – Super Final in Xi’an (19-21 April), and the World Aquatics Swimming World Cup in Shanghai (18-20 October).
The showcase World Aquatics event will…
