Dubai to host 3,000 world-class athletes from 40 nations for biggest aquatics championship

Dubai is gearing up to host its biggest Dubai International Aquatics Championships (DIAC) yet, with 3,000 athletes from 40 countries set to compete. The event will bring together top swimmers, divers, and water sports athletes for a series of high-level competitions.
Organisers are expecting strong performances and a dynamic atmosphere, further cementing Dubai’s reputation as a key destination for international sporting events.
Held at the iconic Hamdan Sports Complex from March 21 to April 20, 2025, this month-long aquatic extravaganza will feature five adrenaline-pumping water sports, drawing some of the fiercest competitors on the planet.
From high-flying dives to electrifying swimming showdowns, fans are in for a thrill-fest like no other. Here’s what’s making waves on the schedule:
- Diving (March 21-23) – Expect gravity-defying stunts as the world’s best divers fight for gold!
- Water Polo (April 5) – A brutal battle in the pool where only the toughest teams will survive.
- Open Water Swimming (April 5-6) – A true test of endurance in the ultimate long-distance aquatic war.
- Synchronised Swimming (April 12-13) – Grace meets grit as teams deliver flawless, jaw-dropping routines.
- Swimming (April 18-20) – The grand finale! Speed demons will leave it all in the water in a blistering race to the finish.
Organised in collaboration with the UAE Swimming Federation and top local academies, this championship is set to be an unmissable spectacle for fans of all things fast, fierce, and aquatic.
(Source: Wam)