Overview

• Final press conferences on July 10 confirmed that all venues, including the temporary arena beside Leisure Park Kallang, are fully ready for the July 11–August 3 events.
• Sport Singapore chief Alan Goh indicated the temporary pool may remain for training and community use after the championships, pending final approval.
• Over 2,500 athletes from more than 190 countries have arrived in Singapore to compete across six disciplines, with stars like Katie Ledecky and Leon Marchand targeting world records.
• The host nation will field its largest-ever contingents, including a 16-strong swim team, a record 10-member diving squad and the men’s water polo team making its world championships debut.
• World Aquatics president Brent Nowicki forecast a broader medal spread than ever as nations seek to exceed the 29 countries that medalled in Doha’s previous edition.