Athletes take flight in Montreal,
Berlin and Xi'an for the World Aquatics Diving World Cup 2024 season
The Diving World Cup 2024 will
comprise three events, culminating in a Super Final in Xi’an, China.
The World Aquatics Diving World Cup
2024 event schedule:
Montreal (CAN) – February 29 - March
3
Berlin (GER) – March 21-24
Xi’an (CHN) – April 19-21 – Super
Final
The Diving World Cup 2024 tour
commences in Montreal, Canada, at the iconic Parc Olympique, in continuous use
since the 1976 Olympic Games. With over 20 hosted World Aquatics events,
including 10 Diving Grand Prix events, and championships like the World
Aquatics Junior Diving Championships in 2022 and the Diving World Cup in 2023,
Montreal is a cherished venue for divers and fans alike.
Canadian diver Caeli McKay commented,
"Montreal holds a special place in the hearts of divers worldwide. I can’t
wait to have them all back competing in my home pool."
Following Montreal, the tour crosses
the Atlantic to Europe, with Berlin set to host its third-consecutive Diving
World Cup event. Host of the 1936 Olympic Games, this event marks the 30th
World Aquatics event held in the German capital.
With a legacy of also 25 Diving Grand
Prix events in Germany, including an impressive run of 20 consecutive editions
(2001-2020), the country stands as a cornerstone in global diving history.
"Berlin's rich diving heritage
creates an exceptional atmosphere,” said German diver Moritz Wesemann. “This
brings out the best in all the divers, not just the German team, though we do
always love competing in our home pool."
The Diving World Cup then concludes
in Xi’an, China, with the highly-anticipated Super Final. Serving as the opener
for the 2023 season, Xi’an earned acclaim for its flawless event execution and
vibrant stadium turnout.
The city's cultural offerings
provided an enriching experience for athletes, blending seamlessly with its
status as the capital of the Shaanxi Province and the eastern end of the Silk
Road. Notably, Xi’an is a hub for China’s dominant international diving team
and has also previously hosted three Diving Grand Prix events.
Hearing the news, Chen Yuxi of China
remarked, "Competing in front of our home crowd is an unparalleled honour.
The city of Xi’an will be buzzing with diving excitement once again."
Super Final: Top Athletes Vying for
Coveted Spots
For the pinnacle event of the World
Aquatics Diving World Cup season, individual divers, synchronized pairs, and
teams will secure berths in the Xi’an Super Final based on their performances
in the first two Diving World Cup events in Montreal and Berlin. The Super
Final will feature the top 18 athletes in individual events and the top eight
in synchronized and team events.
Yang Hao said, "The Super Final
promises fierce competition and showcases the world's best divers."
Using What Worked in 2023 | World Aquatics
Diving World Cup Event Competition System
The Diving World Cup 2024 tour will
largely adhere to the well-received competition format introduced at this
year's World Cup.
The first two tour stops and the
Super Final will all employ a preliminary-final model for individual events,
while the synchronized and team competitions will be run as straight finals.
Thinking Athlete-First | Larger World
Cup Fields, Less High-Impact Competitive Dives
This revised competition system
allows for a broader field of competing athletes and mitigates the physical
toll on divers.
Given the intense nature of
high-impact competitive dives, particularly from a 10-meter platform where
divers hit the water repeatedly at speeds of up to 50 kilometres per hour, the
first two tour stops in Montreal and Berlin will be four-day events.
The Super Final will maintain a
three-day competition programme, as this event features a condensed field of
competing divers.
Diving World Cup 2024 | Ideal
Competition Season, Big Athlete Paydays
The Diving World Cup 2024 season,
strategically positioned between the World Aquatics Championships in Doha
(February 2-18, 2024) and the Paris 2024 Olympic Games (July 26 - August 11),
is designed to optimize athlete preparation for these significant upcoming
championships.
With a substantial USD 1.172 million
prize pool (USD 108,000 for each of the first tour stops, USD 956,000 for the
Super Final) the tour is poised to draw top-tier talent across the globe.
Bashar Al-Saffar, Chair of the World
Aquatics Technical Diving Committee, expressed enthusiasm, stating, "The
upcoming diving season promises an exhilarating calendar of events. From the
vibrant cities of Montreal, Berlin, and Xi’an hosting the Diving World Cups, to
the prestigious World Aquatics Championships in Doha and the much-anticipated
Paris 2024 Games, this year is set to be a pinnacle in the history of diving.
“Our two primary focuses this year
were on enhancing the appeal of our events for hosts and athletes alike,” added
Al-Saffar. “We are delivering on that promise, and I am eager for our athlete
community to discover what awaits them in 2024."
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