China News Service, May 4th, Beijing time, the International Swimming Federation (FINA) made a decision to postpone the World Swimming Championships scheduled to be held in Fukuoka, Japan in 2021 until 2022, and the new date is 2022 May 13-29.
Regarding the extension of the Fukuoka Swimming World Championships, FINA President Maglioni said: "At this unprecedented and uncertain moment, the FINA hopes that the confirmation of the timing of the Swimming World Championships will make the plans of all parties clear . "
The FINA's announcement that the World Swimming Championships were postponed for one year is also an adjustment made due to the postponement of the Tokyo Olympics. A month ago, the FINA issued a statement expressing a clear welcome to the Olympic Games time and will discuss with the 2021 Swimming World Championships Organizing Committee how to modify the date of this competition.
At the same time, Magrioni also expressed his expectations for the 2022 World Swimming Championships. "We still look forward to the top athletes from all over the world to gather in Fukuoka to participate in the World Swimming Championships." (End)