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Calling all swimming enthusiasts! Get ready for the 2024 Swimming World Cup Series, which will be held in three exciting locations across eastern Asia. πββοΈπββοΈ The series will kick off in Shanghai, China from 18th to 20th October, followed by Incheon, South Korea from 24th to 26th October, and finally, Singapore from 31st October to 2nd November.
World Aquatics is bringing a more compact and travel-friendly format to the series, making it easier for swimmers and fans to join the action. Did you know that World Aquatics used to have 12 stops around the turn-of-the-century? That’s impressive! But now, they’ve chosen to focus on quality over quantity with these three stellar locations. π
And guess what? The 2024 post-Olympic series is not only happening in these fantastic cities, but it’s also returning to its traditional short course meters format. That’s right, gearing up for the 2024 World Short Course Swimming Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Mark your calendars for December 2024 — the exact dates are yet to be confirmed, so keep an eye out for that! ποΈπ
Incheon, South Korea, the host site of the 2014 Asian Games, is a new city for the World Cup Series. This adds variety and a fresh perspective to the event. Did you know that Daejon is the only city in South Korea to have previously hosted a Swimming World Cup? It’s true! It’s exciting to see the series expand to new locations. π
Shanghai, China’s largest and the world’s third-largest city by population, is no stranger to the Swimming World Cup Series. You’ll be surprised to learn that it has hosted stops in various seasons from 1993 to 2002. That’s an impressive track record! π¨π³
Singapore is the most-experienced of the three sites for World Cups, having hosted for 13 straight years from 2007 through 2019. However, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it hasn’t hosted since then. But we’re thrilled to see it back on the list for 2024! πΈπ¬
In a possible foreshadowing of this decision, China sent most of its elite swimmers to the 2023 World Cup Series, beginning the week after the Asian Games concluded. This move turned out to be a smart one, as Qin Haiyang made history by winning the menβs series. And let’s not forget Kaylee McKeown of Australia, who dominated the womenβs series. It’s fascinating to see such top-notch talent coming together for these events! π
So, mark your calendars, swim fans! The 2024 Swimming World Cup Series promises to be an extravaganza of elite swimmers, thrilling competitions, and new locations to excite and inspire you. Let’s make some waves in the world of swimming! π
Source: https://swimswam.com/asia-will-host-all-3-stops-of-the-2024-swimming-world-cup-series/