The World Aquatics Championships in Doha options the very best variety of athletes and nations within the occasion’s historical past, swimming’s governing physique World Aquatics stated.
The occasion, which began on Friday, hosts greater than 2,600 athletes from 201 nations 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 nations than ever earlier than have opted to compete in these championships,” stated Khaleel Al Jabir, the occasion’s director normal.
The championships proceed till February 18 in numerous venues across the Qatari capital.
