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World Aquatics Championships

S’pore’s world c’ships arena to remain in use for public, national aquatic athletes until 2030

Fans cheering on Eygptian artistic swimmers Zeina Amr and Maryam Samer during the World Aquatics Championships (WCH) at the WCH Arena on July 18, 2025.
Fans cheering on Eygptian artistic swimmers Zeina Amr and Maryam Samer during the World Aquatics Championships (WCH) at the WCH Arena on July 18, 2025.

Italian swimmers let off with warning after alleged shoplifting case at Changi Airport: Reports

Benedetta Pilato (above) and Chiara Tarantino were stopped by police before boarding their flight to Italy on Aug 14.
Benedetta Pilato (above) and Chiara Tarantino were stopped by police before boarding their flight to Italy on Aug 14.

Singapore-based Merlion Masters B claim World Aquatics Masters C’ships water polo men’s 40+ silver

Merlion Masters B celebrating their World Aquatics Masters Championships water polo men's 40+ silver at the WCH Arena on Aug 22, 2025.
Merlion Masters B celebrating their World Aquatics Masters Championships water polo men's 40+ silver at the WCH Arena on Aug 22, 2025.

World Para Swimming Championships will be held at OCBC Aquatic Centre instead of new WCH Arena

(From left) Para swimming coach Mick Massey, para-swimmer Yip Pin Xiu, former national para-swimmer Theresa Goh and former national water polo player Yip Ren Kai at the  World Para Swimming Championships' partners appreciation event.
(From left) Para swimming coach Mick Massey, para-swimmer Yip Pin Xiu, former national para-swimmer Theresa Goh and former national water polo player Yip Ren Kai at the  World Para Swimming Championships' partners appreciation event.

Michael Phelps brands USA Swimming leadership weak, demands systemic overhaul

Michael Phelps has said he might not want his four young sons competing in the sport given the current state of swimming in the United States.
Michael Phelps has said he might not want his four young sons competing in the sport given the current state of swimming in the United States.

Swimmer Tang Cheng-Yao, 96, wows the crowd at the World Aquatics Masters Championships

dgmaster14 - Tang Cheng-Yao is 97 and is the oldest female participant at the World Aquatics Masters competition in Singapore.

Credit: Singapore 2025
dgmaster14 - Tang Cheng-Yao is 97 and is the oldest female participant at the World Aquatics Masters competition in Singapore.

Credit: Singapore 2025

‘Illness cannot stop us’, cancer survivor Lina Courtois inspires at World Aquatics Masters

Lina Courtois competed in the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore 

Credit: Singapore 2025
Lina Courtois competed in the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Singapore 

Credit: Singapore 2025

At 63, Paralympic swimming champion John Morgan’s competitive spirit still burns bright

kkmasters - American swimmer John Morgan competing in the men's 200m individual medley event at the World Aquatics Masters Championships on Aug 11, 2025. Morgan, who is visually impaired, is a 13-time Paralympic gold medallist.

Credit: Singapore 2025
kkmasters - American swimmer John Morgan competing in the men's 200m individual medley event at the World Aquatics Masters Championships on Aug 11, 2025. Morgan, who is visually impaired, is a 13-time Paralympic gold medallist.

Credit: Singapore 2025

World Aquatics C’ships in S’pore deemed a success by athletes, fans and officials

Men's 200m Individual Medley winner and new world record holder, French swimmers, Leon Marchand.
Men's 200m Individual Medley winner and new world record holder, French swimmers, Leon Marchand.

Diving sensations at the World Aquatics Championships 2025

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