FINA is pleased to announce an
agreement with the Egyptian Swimming Federation that will see Egypt host a
series of international aquatics events at the iconic ancient pyramids of Giza
between 2023 and 2026.
Following the agreement, signed
between FINA President Captain Husain Al-Musallam, Egyptian Minister of Youth
and Sports Dr Ashraf Sobhy, and President of the Egyptian Swimming Federation,
Yasser Idris, Egypt - home to the Pyramids of Giza, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site since 1979 - will welcome the world’s best high divers, divers and
artistic swimmers for the following events:
FINA High Diving World Cup -
2023-2024
FINA Diving Grand Prix - 2023-2026
FINA Artistic Swimming World Series
2023
“Today is another incredibly exciting
milestone for FINA. We are delighted to have signed this agreement that will
see world-class athletes compete at the incredible site of the ancient Pyramids
of Giza. This historic location will see breathtaking images and video footage
shared on social media sites and beamed to TV screens around the world,” said
FINA President Captain Husain Al-Musallam.
The FINA High Diving World Cup will
see the world’s best high divers compete in two events on the programme; the
men’s 27m competition and the women’s 20m competition. Meanwhile, the FINA
Diving Grand Prix will see the world’s best divers compete in the 3m
springboard and 10m platform, in both individual and synchronised events.
Moreover, the FINA Artistic Swimming World Series will see artistic swimmers
compete in solos, duets, mixed duets, teams, free combination and the highlight
routine.
“We are delighted to have the
opportunity to share the best of Egypt’s heritage with world class aquatics
athletes from 2023. We hope that Egypt’s wonders of the ancient world will
inspire athletes to some of their greatest ever performances and encourage more
young people to become the aquatics stars of their generation,” said President
of the Egyptian Swimming Federation Yasser Idris.
Exact dates and further details will
be announced soon.
FINA
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