The event’s trademark, which
symbolises the past and present, is inspired by Abu Dhabi’s pearl diving
heritage. It features a swimmer constructed from pearls who is powering through
the water, which is representative of both the city’s proud history and the
competitive nature of the Championships.
Made up of 44 different swimming
events, the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) will be held at the
state-of-the-art Etihad Arena – the UAE’s largest multi-purpose indoor
entertainment venue, which opened in 2020 and is located on Yas Island. The
FINA World Aquatics Convention will also be hosted in the same facility,
promising an Aquatic Festival in Abu Dhabi.
Taking place from Thursday 16 -
Tuesday 21 December 2021, the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) will
showcase the very best swimmers of the planet, providing both local and
international fans with the opportunity to watch top-quality competitive
swimming action in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Originally scheduled for 2020, the
FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) had to be moved to December 2021
because of the worldwide COVID-19 pandemic.
FINA President Dr Julio C. Maglione
delivered his confident expectation for a successful edition of the event: “The
FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) will be a highlight of the 2021
sporting calendar, and we are thrilled to be able to bring the event to Abu
Dhabi, one of the world’s fastest-growing sporting hubs. Having previously
staged events such as the FINA High Diving World Cup and FINA Open Water Swim
World Cup in Abu Dhabi, we know there is a huge interest for top-quality
sporting action among the local community. We are extremely proud to give fans
in Abu Dhabi and the UAE another major event to look forward to at the end of a
big year for sport.”
Local organisers also look forward to
celebrating Aquatics in the best possible way in UAE. His Excellency Aref Al
Awani, General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports said: “We are absolutely delighted
to bring the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) to Abu Dhabi later this
year. This is set to be a huge event for Yas Island, Abu Dhabi and the UAE,
with over 1,000 of the most talented short-course swimmers from around the
world, fresh from the Olympic Games in Tokyo, showcasing their abilities in
what we expect to be an exciting competition. Abu Dhabi continues to showcase
its ability to host largescale events while ensuring the safety of everybody in
attendance in the land of tolerance and peace.”
Sultan Al Samahi, President of UAE
Swimming Federation, added: “Hosting events such as the FINA World Swimming
Championships (25m) plays a pivotal role in the progression and development of
swimming across the UAE. We look forward to working with FINA and the LOC to
ensure that this event creates a positive impact on our local athletes over the
coming months, and hope that the whole country is ready to cheer on the Emirati
athletes who will line up against the world’s best in December.”
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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