Overview

• The 2025 World Aquatics Championships began on July 11 in Singapore after being relocated from Kasan over geopolitical tensions.
• Opening water polo matches took place Saturday and open water swimming events began Sunday on Sentosa Island.
• World Aquatics approved 113 Russian competitors to participate under a neutral flag, outnumbering their delegation at the Paris Olympics.
• Germany’s 23-strong team features medal hopefuls Lukas Märtens, Florian Wellbrock and Angelina Köhler across six disciplines.
• ARD and ZDF hold German broadcast rights while Eurovision Sport provides a free live stream with English commentary.