Singapore Celebrates Unity and Diversity at Historic World Aquatics Championships Opening
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The 2025 World Aquatics Championships opened in Singapore, marking the first time the event is hosted in Southeast Asia. President Tharman Shanmugaratnam highlighted the unifying power of sports during the ceremony at Singtel Waterfront Theatre, attended by various ministers and World Aquatics president Husain Al Musallam. The Championships will run from July 11 to August 3, featuring six aquatic disciplines and expecting about 40,000 international visitors.
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The World Aquatics Championships opened in Singapore, marking a historic event as the first time hosted in Southeast Asia.
President Tharman Shanmugaratnam emphasized the unifying power of sports in a divided world.
The event will feature six aquatic disciplines and is expected to attract around 40,000 international visitors.
Singapore's selection as host followed the relocation of the event from Kazan, Russia, due to geopolitical issues.
The opening ceremony included performances by SOTA alumni and a group from MINDS, showcasing community involvement.
