The competition will take place in
the Kingdom from 21 to 22 September 2024
World Aquatics today announced that
Bahrain will host the first stop of the highly anticipated High Diving World
Cup 2024, to take place from 21 to 22 September. It will mark the first time a
high diving competition and a World Aquatics event will have been held in the
Kingdom.
Supported by GFH Financial Group, one
of the most recognised financial groups in the Gulf region, 50 of the world’s
best male and female high divers will meet in what promises to be a great
showcase for this spectacular aquatics sport.
Bahrain offers a rich cultural
heritage and warm hospitality, all among a beautiful coastline and iconic
architecture. Plans for the event notably draw from this coastal identity. The
competition will be held in Manama, with the diving platforms rising 27 metres
high against the city’s stunning skyline. Fans and stakeholders alike are
promised an unforgettable experience at every turn.
Adding to the stakes for the
competition, it has been confirmed that the stop in Bahrain will serve as a
qualification tournament for the World Aquatics Championships - Singapore 2025.
World Aquatics President Husain
Al-Musallam expressed his excitement over the plans for the event and also the
long-term aquatics agenda in Bahrain: “World Aquatics is thrilled to be
bringing high divers to Bahrain for the first time, building on the recent
establishment of the World Aquatics centre of excellence at the University of
Technology Bahrain. The future for aquatics sport in Bahrain looks very bright
and is clearly set to have a global impact."
He added; “I extend a heartfelt thank
you to the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the GFH Financial Group (GFH) and the
Bahrain Swimming Federation for their continued commitment to the development
of aquatics sports. Through their visionary initiatives, they have played a
pivotal role in promoting the growth of aquatics disciplines in the region and
fostering a culture of excellence”.
Canadian high diver, Molly Carlson
said; “I am so excited to be competing in Bahrain for the High Diving World Cup
and to have this date and place to look forward to. Each competition brings its
own unique energy and atmosphere. We always love to compete in, and experience,
new places and then share those things with our fans. With this being the first
stop in the competition this year, the anticipation will be high too!”
Aidan Heslop, British high diver who
was recently crowned men’s high dive champion said; “After the success of the
World Aquatics Championships – Doha 2024, I can’t wait to get back to that part
of the world. It’s a great place to compete in and it will be all the more
special for sharing the experience among this community of athletes that I’ve
really come to appreciate.”
About World Aquatics:
Driven by the vision of a world
united by water for health, life and sport, World Aquatics is the international
governing body for aquatic sports. Founded in 1908, World Aquatics is an
independent organisation formed of 210 National Member Federations and five
Continental Associations.
World Aquatics oversees six aquatic
sports – swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming
and high diving – and is recognised as the leading global authority of these
sports by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
About GFH Financial Group B.S.C.:
GFH Financial Group is one of the
most recognised financial groups in the Gulf region. Its businesses include
Investment Management, Commercial Banking and Treasury & Proprietary
Investments, with assets and funds under management exceeding US$19 billion
dollars. The Group’s operations are principally focused across the GCC, North
Africa and India, along with strategic investment in the U.S., Europe and the
U.K. GFH is listed in Bahrain Bourse, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Boursa
Kuwait and Dubai Financial Market. For more information, please visit
www.gfh.com.
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