FINA is pleased to confirm the final FINA Swimming World Cup 2021 calendar, which will be composed of four legs spread throughout October in attractive European and Middle-Eastern locations.
The first two legs will be contested
in Berlin (GER) and Budapest (HUN) on October 1-3, and October 7-9, respectively,
while Doha (QAT) and Kazan (RUS) will stage the two remaining legs on October
21-23 and October 28-30. These long-time partner cities have provided
continuous support to FINA by welcoming this top-notch yearly circuit and the
world's swimming elite.
All four stops of the 2021 World Cup
will be competed in 25m-pools and are qualifying events for the postponed 15th
FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) to be held in Abu Dhabi (UAE) from
December 16-21, 2021.
A sum of US$ 224'000 to the top 20
athletes of each stage as Meet Prize Money will be available, and a total of
US$ 556'000 will be given to the top 10 athletes at the end of the series based
on the overall ranking. The total prize money dedicated to the SWC 2021
represents US$ 1'452'000.
FINA President Husain Al-Musallam
said: “The FINA Swimming World Cup has become an iconic annual meet that is
greatly valued by the entire swimming community. The world's best ranked
athletes participate every year and outstanding performances are always
witnessed. This year, the World Cup circuit is a qualifier for the FINA World
Swimming Championships (25m), where an increased prize money will also be
distributed. As promised in June when I took office, athletes are my priority
and the increase of prize money reflects my pledge.
"FINA is looking forward to
welcoming the swimmers to the World Cup circuit as the world of sport is slowly
recovering from the halt imposed by the pandemic. The FINA Task Force is
working closely with the local organisers to ensure a safe and COVID-free environment
for the athletes, coaches and officials."
2021 FINA Swimming World Cup
calendar:
1.
Berlin (GER) – October 1-3
2.
Budapest (HUN) – October 7-9
3.
Doha (QAT) - October 23-25
4.
Kazan (RUS) - October 28-30
Fédération Internationale de Natation
(FINA)
The Fédération Internationale de
Natation, founded in 1908, is the governing body for aquatics worldwide. FINA's
five discipline Swimming, Open Water Swimming, Diving, Water Polo and Artistic
Swimming - are all included in the Olympic programme. High Diving made its
first appearance in FINA events at the 2013 FINA World Championships. FINA
counts 209 affiliated National Federations on the five continents and has its
headquarters in Lausanne (SUI).
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