World Aquatics Launches Four-Year National Federation Survey Framework
World Aquatics introduces a four-year NF Survey and Assessment Framework to benchmark and enhance federation governance, administration, development, competition management, and…
World Aquatics introduces a four-year NF Survey and Assessment Framework to benchmark and enhance federation governance, administration, development, competition management, and…
Top global athletes gather at Weltklasse Zürich for the last Diamond League meeting before the Final in Brussels, competing for qualification points and ultimate championship…
World Aquatics invites current and recent athletes to apply for its Athlete Intern Programme in Lausanne, offering hands-on experience in an international sports federation.
The 38th European Aquatics Championships featured multiple international records, with Sara Curtis and Johannes Liebmann achieving significant milestones in backstroke and…
The Weltklasse Zürich meeting features top athletes competing for points and preparation ahead of the Diamond League Final in Brussels, including key rivalries in multiple events.
World Aquatics announces new mandatory safeguarding education for all registered Athletes and Team Officials starting in 2027 to enhance safety and accountability in aquatic…
UEFA has published a playbook to support structured and transparent sustainability reporting, aiming to improve accountability and strategic action across football organisations.
UEFA highlights football's role in social impact, sustainability, and health initiatives aligned with UN Sustainable Development Goals on World Football Day.
UEFA collaborated with Meta, TikTok, and X to identify and remove 93% of abusive posts during the 2025-26 club competition finals, targeting players, coaches, teams, and referees…
UEFA implements circular economy strategies in this season's club finals, recycling over 25 tonnes of materials and aiming for zero waste to landfill at all venues.
A new manual consolidates UEFA's sustainability guidance, providing flexible tools for clubs, leagues, and associations to reduce environmental impact and foster social benefits…
UEFA aims to leverage football's reach in Europe, with 90 million players, to promote positive social and environmental change through its 2030 strategy and tournament…
Four-time winners Eintracht Frankfurt and other notable clubs including Ajax, Brann, and Juventus have progressed to the third qualifying round of the UEFA Women's Champions…
Paris Saint-Germain secured a 2-1 win against Aston Villa in Salzburg to become the third team to win consecutive UEFA Super Cups, with key goals from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and…
UEFA's Clear Line offers open access to referee and VAR guidance aimed at consistent application of Laws of the Game across European football.
European football confederations call for responsible governance following FIFA's controversial World Cup proposal, stressing the duty of service and collective decision-making.
At the inaugural Swimmable Cities European Forum in Basel, World Aquatics emphasized the importance of education, behaviour, and safety in developing urban swimming infrastructure.
A video showcasing the performance of the women's duet free final event at the 2026 World Aquatics Junior Artistic Swimming Championships is available online.
The Men’s 50m Breaststroke World Record, standing for nine years, saw a series of record-breaking swims at Kazan 2015 and Budapest 2017 by Cameron van der Burgh and Adam Peaty.
Katie Ledecky, Lani Pallister, and Summer McIntosh competed in a closely contested Women's 800m freestyle final at the 2024 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
Madalina Florea claimed her first Sierre-Zinal win while Philemon Ombogo Kiriago achieved his third at the 31km Swiss mountain race, part of the WMRA World Cup.
UEFA criticizes attempts to treat football's governance as a tradable asset, emphasizing the need for transparency and collective responsibility among all stakeholders.
UEFA expresses significant resistance to FIFA’s plan requiring association support under threat of withdrawing one-off payments, highlighting widespread stakeholder discontent.
Draw for nine two-legged ties in UEFA Women’s Champions League third qualifying round to decide final league phase spots, scheduled for August 11.
World Aquatics held a webinar focusing on mental preparation techniques to help Technical Officials manage pressure and improve decision-making in competitions.
World Aquatics launches a structured three-level education system for Technical Officials, starting with an online bronze course available through CORAL, its new learning…
The play-off draw for the 2027 Women's European Qualifiers sets 32 teams against each other for seven World Cup berths and an inter-confederation play-off slot.
UEFA gathered all participating clubs in Nyon for briefings and draws to prepare for the 2026/27 Champions League, Europa League, and Conference League qualifying rounds.
UEFA and all 55 national associations agreed on new guidelines for consistent application of Laws of the Game and VAR protocols to enhance refereeing clarity and match integrity.
UEFA Women's EURO 2025 set new attendance and engagement records while driving lasting impact in audience growth, grassroots participation, and professional development across…
UEFA will allocate €308 million to clubs not participating in its men's club competitions during the 2025/26 season to support domestic football and club development across Europe.
The WHO report outlines advancements in global health strategies for HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections, while noting ongoing obstacles and funding issues.
The World Aquatics Foundation has introduced a new award to recognize significant contributions to preventing drowning worldwide, offering grants to impactful initiatives.
Zagreb hosts the expanding U16 Women's Water Polo World Championship, featuring 24 teams in a rigorous seven-day schedule with 84 matches.
The best men’s and women’s water polo teams face off in Sydney for the World Aquatics Water Polo World Cup Finals, including last year’s champions Spain and Greece.
World Athletics has ratified eight world records set between February and May 2026, including Simon Ehammer’s heptathlon and Sabastian Sawe’s marathon performances.
Research4Life, a public-private partnership led by WHO, has expanded affordable scientific knowledge access for low- and middle-income countries' researchers and health…
According to WHO data, road traffic deaths fell by 21% between 2011 and 2025, yet 1.16 million lives were lost in 2025, prompting calls for stronger global safety measures.
World Aquatics offers a mentorship programme to support elite athletes transitioning to professional life, pairing them with former athletes for guidance and skill development.
A free webinar will explore how menopause impacts female Masters athletes, offering evidence-based strategies to support training and wellbeing.
In 2025, 90% of infants received at least one DTP vaccine dose, while full vaccine series completion and measles coverage remain below targets, per WHO and UNICEF data.
After two rounds at the Porto Flavia mine, 2024 high diving world champion Aidan Heslop leads the men’s field, while Australia’s Xantheia Pennisi tops the women’s competition.
The Porto Flavia stop of the High Diving World Cup features multiple world champions and top contenders on both the men's and women's sides, promising a competitive event.
The World Aquatics High Diving World Cup in Porto Flavia features leading athletes including reigning champions and recent event winners competing on 11-12 July.
June featured major events including the Artistic Swimming World Cup Super Final, Open Water Swimming World Cup winners, new swimming records, and water polo team successes.
World Aquatics supports IOC's decision to lift recommendations restricting Russian athletes, emphasizing peaceful competition in aquatic sports.
Coverage of the Quarter-Final 3 match during Day 6 of the World Aquatics Men's U18 Water Polo Championships 2026 features key moments and competitive play.
The World Aquatics Men's U18 Water Polo Championships 2026 quarter-final matches featured intense competition, with live coverage available through official World Aquatics…
The classification morning session of the World Aquatics Men's U18 Water Polo Championships 2026 offers live action and results, with schedules available on the official World…
Coverage of the afternoon session on June 23 features key moments and ongoing matches at the World Aquatics Men's U18 Water Polo Championships 2026.
Despite progress in renewable energy and energy efficiency, 655 million people remain without electricity, mainly in Sub-Saharan Africa, highlighting the need for increased…
World Aquatics promotes water safety and aquatic literacy through initiatives like Discover Water and the World Aquatics Foundation, aiming to unite communities and prevent…
The lineup for the 2026 World Aquatics Men's U18 Water Polo Championships includes teams from Europe, Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania.
World Aquatics has launched a $10 million Post-Career Compensation Fund to support retired athletes and announced significant prize money for its 2026 events across multiple…
World Aquatics has introduced a pioneering Post-Career Compensation Fund offering lump-sum payments to athletes meeting participation and prize criteria across its sports.
The Estadio Metropolitano will host the 2026/27 UEFA Champions League final on 5 June 2027, marking its second time as venue for the season's concluding match.
Highlights from the U20 men's 100m, 400m, 800m, and 400m hurdles finals showcasing top performances and timings.
Futsal is gaining popularity in Europe with rising participation, record attendances, and UEFA initiatives supporting youth pathways and grassroots development.
UEFA offers free consultancy to clubs and stadium developers to meet its standards, inspects stadiums for European competitions, and supports accessibility for disabled supporters.
UEFA is reforming its men's club competitions starting with the 2024–27 cycle, introducing new league stages and broadening access for European clubs.
The UEFA Women's Champions League has seen a significant rise in players from outside Europe, including key figures from the United States, Brazil, and Canada, contributing to…
Barcelona leads the official UEFA Women’s Champions League Team of the Season with five players selected by the UEFA Technical Observer Group.
The 2026 UEFA Business Case for Women’s Football emphasized the need for strong leadership, investment, and a player-centric approach to advance the women’s game.
UEFA published initial technical analyses highlighting key tactical aspects and players from the 2025/26 Champions League, Women's Champions League, Europa League, and Conference…
World Aquatics introduces a 10-hour online course designed to provide foundational skills in swimming coaching, featuring expert-led modules covering key coaching areas.
The webinar series engaged 271 attendees to explore the role of sleep in athlete health, recovery, and performance across aquatic sports.
World Aquatics has been awarded the top A1 ranking in the ASOIF Governance Review, marking significant reforms in transparency, athlete protection, and integrity.
Kristof Milak broke the world record in the 200m Butterfly final at the World Aquatics Championships 2022 in Budapest with a time of 1:50.34.
The Wanda Diamond League meeting in Lausanne on 21 August will feature a highly anticipated 200m race between Botswana's Letsile Tebogo and Australia's Gout Gout, alongside top…
French swimmer Leon Marchand broke the 14-year-old world record in the 200m Individual Medley semifinals at the Singapore 2025 World Championships with a time of 1:52.69.
The WP4 Open World Championships will run in Dubrovnik from August 31 to September 6, 2026, featuring men's and women's elite competitions and acting as a qualifier for the 2027…
The UN General Assembly established a platform for international cooperation on artificial intelligence governance, with a two-day event featuring high-level discussions and a…
Olympic bronze medallist Tio Casas secured golds in Solo Free, Team Technical, Women’s Duet Free, and Solo Tech events, maintaining an undefeated run at the World Cup in…
At the 79th World Health Assembly, Member States approved key revisions to the WHO Code on international recruitment of health personnel to enhance ethical practices and support…
Member States at the 79th World Health Assembly decided to establish a joint process to develop reform options for global health architecture, emphasizing WHO's central role.
The 79th World Health Assembly recognized public health contributions, addressed Ukraine’s health emergency, and explored integrated approaches to noncommunicable diseases and…
The Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly approved a plan for a new tuberculosis strategy and acknowledged steatotic liver disease as a growing global health concern.
The Seventy-ninth World Health Assembly reviewed global health achievements and agreed to continue negotiations on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex under the WHO…
From 2025/26, UEFA will implement a revamped Women's Champions League featuring 18 teams in a single-league stage and introduce a second European women’s club competition.
The 2025/26 UEFA Women’s Champions League knockout phase concludes with Barcelona facing OL Lyonnes in the final, following key victories over top European clubs.
Pere Romeu highlights Barcelona's talent, humility, and competitive drive while discussing lessons from the 2025 final loss as they prepare for another Women's Champions League…
UEFA will transition the Nations League to three leagues of 18 teams each and introduce tiered European Qualifiers to improve competition balance and reduce dead matches.
Aston Villa’s Emiliano Buendía earned the Hankook Player of the Match award after scoring and assisting in the club’s 3-0 victory over Freiburg in the 2026 UEFA Europa League…
World Aquatics will present the second session of its Sleep Management webinar series focusing on sleep challenges and strategies in elite sport.
Crystal Palace's Ismaïla Sarr is the leading scorer in the 2025/26 UEFA Conference League, with a total of nine goals and a chance to extend his tally in the final.
Several UEFA Champions League finals since 1992/93 have stood out, including AC Milan's 4-0 win over Barcelona in 1994 and Manchester United's late victory against Bayern in 1999.
Luis Enrique became the seventh coach to win the UEFA Champions League with multiple teams after Paris Saint-Germain's 5-0 win over Inter in the 2025 final.
Noah Atubolu, Freiburg’s 23-year-old goalkeeper, shares insights on the club’s rise, his personal connection, and key moments in their UEFA Europa League campaign.
World Aquatics highlights the intense physical and mental challenges faced by high divers competing at heights up to 27 metres in Fort Lauderdale.
UEFA President Aleksander Čeferin has been elected chairman of the UEFA Foundation for Children, which supports disadvantaged children globally.
Carine N'koué brings extensive humanitarian experience to her role as general secretary, aiming to enhance UEFA Foundation's impact through football-based social initiatives.
The UEFA Foundation for Children has reached nearly five million children globally, using football to inspire and empower vulnerable youth in difficult conditions.
Fort Lauderdale boasts one of the world's only permanent high diving towers and serves as a key training and competition venue for elite high divers.
UEFA's HatTrick initiative redistributes revenue from the men’s EURO tournaments to fund football infrastructure, governance, grassroots, and youth development across European…
The UEFA Youth League will align with the senior UEFA competitions format, featuring expanded domestic champions participation and a revised knockout stage.
At the 50th Ordinary UEFA Congress, President Aleksander Čeferin emphasized football's role in uniting diverse communities and reaffirmed commitment to the open European sports…
UEFA invests over €3 million in sustainability, reaching millions through social campaigns and promoting eco-friendly practices at major football events.
Paris Saint-Germain demonstrated strong team defense in a 1-1 draw against Bayern Munich, securing their place in a second consecutive Champions League final.
The upcoming UEFA Champions League final will take place on Saturday, 30 May 2026, at Budapest's Puskás Aréna, with extensive event information available for attendees.
World Aquatics highlights the razor-thin margins between victory and heartbreak in its six sports, asking fans to select the most defining pressure moment.
A series of simultaneous global aquatic competitions marked the first week of May 2026, featuring remarkable performances from Beijing, Sardinia, Xi'an, and Rotterdam.
Research commissioned by World Aquatics highlights training habits, access to facilities, and common injury areas among top high divers.
Bukayo Saka's goal secured Arsenal's spot in the Champions League final, marking their first appearance since 2006 after a 1-0 win over Atlético Madrid in a closely contested…
Rayo Vallecano travel to Strasbourg for the UEFA Conference League semi-final second leg, aiming to maintain their 1-0 advantage from the first leg and secure a place in the final.
Barcelona secured a 4-2 victory at Camp Nou against Bayern München to become the first club to reach six consecutive UEFA Women's Champions League finals.
Nottingham Forest hold a narrow lead over Aston Villa in an all-English semi-final, while Freiburg aims to overturn a late Braga defeat in the UEFA Europa League second legs.
Bayern aim for a 12th final appearance while Paris look to defend their title; Arsenal seeks a new unbeaten club record facing Atletico Madrid’s perfect semi-final record against…
Crystal Palace hosts Shakhtar Donetsk with a strong lead, while Strasbourg aims to overturn a narrow loss to Rayo Vallecano in the UEFA Conference League semi-finals.
Ten years after UN Security Council Resolution 2286, attacks on medical personnel and facilities in conflict zones have increased, prompting renewed international calls for…
The International Testing Agency collected samples from 527 athletes across 68 nationalities, mostly out-of-competition, to support clean sport in aquatic disciplines.
Experienced swimmers and newcomers claimed podium spots in the men’s and women’s Knockout Sprint events during the World Aquatics World Cup stop.
Negotiations continue on the Pathogen Access and Benefit Sharing annex, a key part of the WHO Pandemic Agreement, to ensure equitable pandemic response.
Moesha Johnson extended her perfect 2026 World Cup record with a strong solo effort in the Golfo Aranci 10km race, while Angela Martinez Guillen secured silver.
Braga edged Freiburg 2-1 at home in the UEFA Europa League semi-final first leg, with Mario Dorgeles scoring in the 92nd minute following a penalty save by Noah Atubolu.
Crystal Palace secured a 3-1 victory over Shakhtar Donetsk in the semi-final first leg, achieving the fastest goal in competition history and a two-goal advantage ahead of the…
The UEFA Europa League 2025/26 season will culminate with the final match held in Istanbul, with official guidance available for attendees.
John Mason explains the competition structure for the Diving World Cup Super Final held in Beijing, detailing the stages and rules for participants.
The UEFA Women's Champions League semi-final second leg between Barcelona and Bayern München will take place at Camp Nou with the first leg ending 1-1, setting the stage for a…
The UEFA Women's Champions League semi-final second legs will decide finalists, with fantasy managers given three free transfers to adjust squads before matches between OL…
Atletico Madrid and Arsenal ended their UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg tied at 1-1, with both sides preparing for a decisive second leg in London.
Viktor Gyökeres gave Arsenal an early lead with a penalty, but Julián Álvarez equalized for Atletico Madrid as the match ended 1-1 in Madrid.
The UEFA Technical Observer Group selected standout players from semi-final first legs, highlighting key contributions in attack and defense across top clubs.
Cristiano Ronaldo holds the record for most UEFA Champions League semi-final appearances and goals, with other notable records covering individual performances and age.
The semi-final match between Paris Saint-Germain and Bayern Munich set multiple UEFA Champions League records, including the first five-goal first half and a nine-goal total.
World Aquatics hosts four concurrent World Cup events across different aquatic sports, inviting fans worldwide to select their preferred sport to watch in May.
Paris Saint-Germain defeated Bayern Munich 5-4 in a high-scoring UEFA Champions League semi-final first leg highlighted by standout performances from Khvicha Kvaratskhelia and…
PSG and Bayern Munich produced a thrilling nine-goal match in the UEFA Champions League semi-final with PSG winning 5-4 in the first leg.
The UEFA EURO 2024 club benefits programme has allocated €233 million to 901 clubs across Europe as compensation for releasing players to national team competitions.
UEFA invites fans to purchase tickets for key European football events including the Champions League Final, women's club final, and EURO 2028, with hospitality options available.
UEFA's MyUEFA service provides fans with free access to live streams, highlights, games, and chances to win unique prizes, including tickets to major football events.
The Take Care programme by UEFA aims to support football stakeholders with tools to encourage positive lifestyle choices across six key health-related modules.
The UEFA media channel provides restricted access to various multimedia content and resources related to UEFA competitions and events.
UEFA launches 'Unstoppable,' a strategic plan aimed at enhancing grassroots, youth, women's football, and referee development across Europe by 2030.
Ahead of the 2026 World Aquatics Women's Water Polo World Cup Division 1 in Rotterdam, fans can build and compare their own power rankings for the top eight participating nations.
Sony partners with World Aquatics to capture the excitement of aquatic competitions using Alpha mirrorless cameras combined with G Lens and G Master lenses.
Olympians Angela Martinez and Paula Otero conducted a hands-on clinic emphasizing technique, injury prevention, and open-water skills for young athletes.
Rio 2016 gold medallist Ferry Weertman shares insights on race positioning, pacing, and environmental factors in open water swimming at the Ibiza World Cup.
World Aquatics requires brands to submit wearable products for approval and athletes to declare approved wearables before competition to avoid disqualification.
World Aquatics outlines application steps, fees, and requirements for approving swimsuits, wetsuits, goggles, and swim caps used in competitions.
World Aquatics provides a comprehensive collection of official documents and competition-related forms to guide swimming events and officiating protocols.
World Aquatics has published the official list of members for the Swimming Technical Committee and the Swimming Referees and Officials Committee.
World Aquatics publishes official rules, competition regulations, approved swimwear guidelines, and bylaws applicable to swimming events.
The World Aquatics Points Table assigns point values to swimming performances based on a cubic formula, comparing results across different events annually.
The official World Aquatics swimming rankings page shows no available data for athlete rankings or competition results at this time.
Hungarian swimmer David Betlehem claimed gold in the men’s 10km event at the Open Water Swimming World Cup in Ibiza, with France’s Sacha Velly and Italy’s Andrea Filadelli…
Athletes Angela Martinez and Florian Wellbrock share their perspectives as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup open water races in Ibiza, highlighting personal motivations…
A series of photos captures the training sessions for the Open Water Swimming World Cup 2026 held in Ibiza, highlighting preparations ahead of the event.
With 25 national federations represented, Ibiza will feature the highest ever athlete turnout in the Open Water World Cup, including the return of the 3km Knockout Sprint event.
The WHO's 2025 Results Report highlights measurable progress in global health coverage, emergency protection, and healthier lives despite budget cuts and warns that key goals…
Nicolo Martinenghi demonstrates his pre-race warm-up including stretches, rolls, and yoga poses before competing at the 2023 Swimming World Cup in Athens.
World Aquatics launched a comprehensive Sustainability Strategy aimed at reducing environmental footprints and fostering sustainable development across aquatic sports globally.
World Aquatics will begin its 2026 Masters Education Programme with a webinar focused on prehabilitation and shoulder health for aquatic athletes.
The 17th FINA World Masters Championships held in Budapest in 2017 featured extensive participation across swimming, water polo, diving, open water, and artistic swimming…
The 2025 Weltklasse Zurich meeting became the second one-day athletics event to achieve World Athletics’ ABW Standard platinum level for sustainable event delivery.
The World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup 2026 schedule page currently shows no competition data, indicating details are not yet published.
Nutrition timing can help swimmers fuel effectively before training, balancing carbohydrate, protein, and fats according to training demands and digestion times.
World Aquatics offers a range of manuals and guides for its sport disciplines, including artistic swimming and athlete tools, on its development publications page.
The World Aquatics Medical Seminar, held alongside major swimming championships, focused on injury prevention and athlete recovery with expert insights and workshops.
World Aquatics introduces the Discover Water programme, aiming to enhance water safety, physical literacy, and community engagement for children globally.
The World Aquatics Support Programme provides financial assistance, mentorship, and access initiatives to enhance aquatics at the National Federation level worldwide.
World Aquatics provides structured education and certification programs to support coaches and technical officials, promoting fair play and professionalism in aquatic sports.
World Aquatics, in partnership with the International Testing Agency, has released comprehensive data on its 2025 anti-doping efforts, highlighting ongoing commitment to clean…