The client of Chinanews.com, May 22nd, 21st, FINA issued a notice saying that considering the uncertainty caused by the evolution of the new global coronavirus pneumonia epidemic, the Abu Dhabi Swimming World Championship was postponed to December 2021. The 13th to the 18th will be held in December 2020.
Information picture: On July 22, 2019, in the women's 200-meter personal medley final at the 2019 FINA World Swimming Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, Chinese player Ye Shiwen (first from right) won the runner-up with a score of 2: 08.60. China News Agency reporter Han Haidan
According to the announcement, in view of the uncertainty caused by the evolution of the new global coronavirus pneumonia epidemic, in order to protect the health and safety of athletes, according to the proposal of the UAE government, FINA FINA decided to re-arrange the new FINA World Swimming Championships ( 25 meters).
The new Abu Dhabi Swimming World Championships are scheduled for December 13-18, 2021, and the accompanying FINA World Water Sports Congress will also be rescheduled to Abu Dhabi from December 10-12, 2021. This is the second time the UAE has hosted this event after the 2010 Dubai Swimming World Championships.
FINA President Julio Magrione said: "In the past few weeks, FINA has been working closely with the UAE government on this matter. I believe this is the most suitable solution for all participants. This event will be again. Strongly promote the development of swimming and water sports in the region. "
In addition, the FINA General Assembly is scheduled for June 5, 2021 in Doha, Qatar to elect the FINA Executive Committee from 2021-2025. The new term of office of the members of the Executive Committee will begin (from July 23 to August 8, 2021) immediately after the end of the Tokyo Olympics. (Finish)