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Beijing has been confirmed as the host city for the 2026 World Aquatics Short Course Swimming Championships.
following a decision by the World Aquatics Bureau.
More than 1,000 elite swimmers from over 200 countries and regions are expected to compete in the Chinese capital over six days in late 2026.
World Aquatics said that Beijing,
known for its extensive experience in hosting major international sporting events,
was selected after a competitive bidding process.
President Hussein al-Musalam said that Beijing has demonstrated time and again its capacity to deliver world-class events across all aquatic disciplines,
and they are confident that this tradition of excellence will continue in 2026.
Beijing has previously hosted 38 World Aquatics events and is also set to stage the full-scale World Aquatics Championships in 2029,
which will include open-water swimming and high diving in addition to the five core disciplines.
This will be the third time China has hosted the World Aquatics Swimming Championships. 25 meters,
following Shanghai in 2006 and Hangzhou in 2018.
According to the Federation, with the successful bid,
China further strengthens its role as a major contributor to the global aquatics community.
having hosted more than a hundred World Aquatics events to date.
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