Overview

• Championships officially opened on July 11 in Singapore, marking the first World Aquatics event in Southeast Asia with over 2,500 athletes from more than 190 countries and up to 40,000 international visitors expected.
• The newly built 4,800-seat temporary arena at Leisure Park Kallang is now in use, and Sport Singapore is exploring plans to retain the pool for athlete training and public access after August.
• Team Singapore has its largest delegation ever with 72 athletes competing across five sports, highlighted by the debut of the men’s water polo team and a 10-strong diving squad.
• World Aquatics executive director Brent Nowicki forecasts an unprecedented spread of medal-winning nations and possible new world records from stars like Katie Ledecky and Leon Marchand in the high-performance venue.
• Organizers anticipate S$60 million in tourism revenue as the championships aim to bolster Singapore’s sports legacy and inspire the next generation of local aquatic talent.