World Swimming Championships are all set to start in December this year. And the venue to host the championships this year is Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi will host the 15th edition of the championships, and here’s everything you must know about it.
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Abu Dhabi Will Host World Swimming Championships For The First Time In History
The UAE capital will host the championships for the first time in history. The competition will be held at the state-of-the-art Etihad Arena and will happen from December 16-21. More than 44 different swimming events are scheduled to take place. Speaking about hosting this championship, Aref Al Awani, General Secretary of Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said,
“We are absolutely delighted to bring the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) to Abu Dhabi later this year. It 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.”
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The Championship Will Be Held At The Etihad Arena
Al Awani also said that hosting this championship will enhance the emirate’s reputation as a top global destination for sports, entertainment, leisure and business. Well not only, Al Awani but FINA President Julio C. Maglione expressed pride in Abu Dhabi hosting the marquee event in the swimming calendar. He said,
“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.”
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He added,
“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.”
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Well, this is so exciting, and now, in terms of the qualifying events before the finale, they will be held in Africa, America, Asia, Europe, and Oceania over the coming months.