China News Agency, Beijing, March 20th (Reporter Gao Kai) On the evening of the 19th, Beijing time, the FINA announced on its official social media that it had decided to negotiate with the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo Olympic Organizing Committee to dive into the World Cup. The Olympic Qualifying Tournament and Synchronized Swimming Olympic Qualifying Tournament will be postponed to June, the specific time and place to be determined.
It is understood that the Diving World Cup is held every two years and was originally scheduled to be held in Tokyo from April 21 to 26; the synchronized swimming Olympic qualification was originally scheduled to be held in Tokyo from April 30 to May 3.
In the announcement, the FINA said, "At present, the FINA is protecting the health of athletes, coaches and referees to the greatest extent, and at the same time fully aware of the severe restrictions they are facing in training and preparing for the Olympic Games. FINA is working hard to maintain The integrity of the selection process and adapting it to the challenges we face. "
In addition, the FINA also announced in the announcement that it would postpone the Diving World Series originally scheduled for March 27-29 in London, UK, cancel the diving Grand Prix held in Singapore from March 29-31, and postpone June 5 to Diving Grand Prix in Kuala Lumpur on the 7th. (Finish)