Publication date: 09 Jul 2025
The World Aquatics Championships (formerly called the FINA World Championships) is the largest competition in aquatic sports, formerly held every two years but now held annually under the auspices of the International Swimming Federation. Athletes from all over the world representing their countries participate in the championships.
The World Aquatics Championships include several different disciplines such as swimming, synchronized swimming, diving, water polo and open water. Each of these disciplines has its own rules and requirements.
Swimming events involve athletes who have to cover a certain distance in a pool. They can compete in a variety of swimming styles including freestyle, backstroke, breaststroke and butterfly. There are also relay races where teams are made up of multiple swimmers.
2025 World Aquatics Championships
The 2026 World Aquatics Championships will bring together the best athletes on the planet to identify the strongest in such disciplines as swimming, diving, water polo, open water swimming, synchronized swimming and high diving. The competition will be held from July 11 to August 3 in Singapore in modern sports arenas.
Tournament is expected to involve more than 2,500 athletes from more than 200 countries, making this event one of the largest in the world of water sports. Russian athletes will take part in the event as neutrals, which reflects the current international situation.
The World Championships are not only a fight for medals, but also an important stage in preparation for the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
History of the competition
The World Aquatics Championships has a long and rich history, starting with the first competition back in 1973. Since then, this tournament has become one of the most prestigious and significant events in the world of sport.
Initially, the championship was held every four years, but over time its popularity grew and today it is held every year. This tournament has become an important platform for athletes to showcase their skills and compete for the title of world champion.
Results and winners of previous seasons
Previous seasons of the World Aquatics Championships have delighted the spectators with incredible performances and achievements of the athletes. New records were set and new heights were reached in every sport.
In swimming, for example, Michael Phelps from the USA became one of the most successful competitors at the World Championships, winning many gold medals and setting several world records. In water polo, the Croatian and Serbian teams dominated, showing incredible strength and co-ordination.
| Year | Venue | Medal standings by country |
| 2024 | Doha, Qatar | China: gold – 17, silver – 6, bronze – 12
Australia: gold – 3, silver – 5, bronze – 2 Netherlands: gold – 3, silver – 1, bronze – 0 |
| 2023 | Fukuoka, Japan | China: gold – 20, silver – 8, bronze – 12
Australia: gold – 15, silver – 9, bronze – 6 USA: gold – 7, silver – 22, bronze – 15 |
| 2022 | Budapest, Hungary | USA: gold – 18, silver – 14, bronze – 17
China: gold – 18, silver – 2, bronze – 8 Italy: gold – 9, silver – 7, bronze – 6 |
2026 World Aquatics Championships
There is currently no information or details about the next World Aquatics Championships.
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