Transforming Car Park into Championship Arena: Singapore Unveils Venue for World Aquatics Championships
Source: news.source.channelnewsasia
Singapore has unveiled a new 4,800-capacity arena built in a former car park next to Leisure Park Kallang mall, set to host the World Aquatics Championships starting July 11, 2025. The facility, completed in just five months, features a competition pool designed for world record performances and will host various aquatic sports including swimming and artistic swimming. The arena's construction showcases Singapore's capability in organizing major international sporting events.
Key Points
The arena, with a capacity of 4,800, was built in a former car park in just five months.
The facility includes a competition pool designed for world record performances, deeper than the Paris Olympics pool.
It will host the World Aquatics Championships from July 11 to August 3, 2025, featuring six aquatic sports.
The arena will also host the Southeast Asian Age Group Aquatics Championships.
Singapore was chosen as host after the event was relocated from Kazan due to geopolitical issues.
Ticket sales for the event are reported to be 'very positive'.
The arena's design and construction were overseen by Kin Productions, aiming for safety and quality akin to permanent structures.
