The World Aquatics Championships in Doha options the best variety of athletes and international locations within the occasion’s historical past, swimming’s governing physique World Aquatics mentioned.
The occasion, which began on Friday, hosts greater than 2,600 athletes from 201 international locations competing throughout 75 medal occasions in six aquatic sports activities, with qualification spots for the 2024 Olympic Video games in Paris up for grabs.
“We’re humbled that extra athletes and extra international locations than ever earlier than have opted to compete in these championships,” mentioned Khaleel Al Jabir, the occasion’s director normal.
The championships proceed till February 18 in several venues across the Qatari capital.
