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World Aquatics Confirms U.S. Federal Investigation Into Chinese Doping Tests

Defending Olympic champion Wang Shun was one of the 23 Chinese swimmers who tested positive for a banned substance in the months leading up to Tokyo in 2021.

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Russian Swimmers Broke World Aquatics Rules At Bosnia & Herzegovina Meet, Source Says

Russian swimmers wore their national flag during competition, at medal ceremonies and attended press conferences, breaking World Aquatics restrictions.

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World Aquatics’ Nowicki to Team USA Swimmers: ‘The World Needs You More Than Ever Before’

“My message to you this evening: Please do not underestimate the impact you have, in both actions and words, on our global swimming community,” Nowicki said.

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World Aquatics Smentisce Di Aver Ricevuto Pressioni Su Doha 2024

World Aquatics ha smentito la notizia riportata dal quotidiano israeliano Haaretz su pressioni per spostare i Mondiali da Doha

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World Aquatics, National Aquatic Federations Deny Pressure to Remove Worlds from Qatar

The world governing body for aquatic sports has rejected reports from Israel that they are being pressured to move the 2024 World Championships from Qatar.

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Swimming Australia To Vote On New Constitution With Greater Athlete Voice

The new constitution will be voted on by Swimming Australia’s members at a Special General Meeting in October.

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World Aquatics Clamps Down On Kenya With Further Sanctions, Extends Ban Indefinitely

Kenyan athletes will no longer be able to compete at World Aquatics events until a successful election takes place.

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World Aquatics Investigating Former Mexican Swimming Federation President Kiril Todorov

World Aquatics made the announcement after a Court of Arbitration for Sport ruling last week rejected an appeal by the Mexican Swimming Federation.

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James Gibson Appointed To World Aquatics Advisory Role

James Gibson, one of the most recognized names in international swim coaching, has been appointed to a special advisory position by World Aquatics.

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FINA Votes to Change Name to ‘World Aquatics,’ Enacts Other Reforms in New Constitution

According to FINA president Husain Al-Musallam, more than 70% of the athletes who were consulted on the decision supported a rebranding.

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FINA Announces Dates for New 2023 Water Polo World Cup

The new World Cup format will consist of two levels – including the top 12 men’s and top eight women’s teams in “Division 1.”

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Soul Cap Co-Founder Offers Insight Into Recent FINA Approval

“It was about giving people that choice to continue and not have to choose between their hair and swimming,” said Soul Cap co-founder Michael Chapman, left.

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FINA Cancels Next Marathon Swim World Series Stop in Puerto Rico

”Canceling was in the athletes’ best interests,” said FINA executive director Brent Nowicki. Limited time for Puerto Rico to prepare was a factor.

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FINA Marathon Swim World Series 10km Races Come Down to Photo Finishes

The top finishers in both the men’s and women’s 10km races were separated by less than a second on the third leg of the FINA Marathon Swim World Series.

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One Year After Rejection, Soul Cap Earns FINA Approval for Competition Use

Soul Cap, a covering designed to protect natural Black hair, has earned FINA’s approval for competition use after initially being rejected last year.

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