2021 FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m)
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The 15th FINA World Swimming Championships (25 m) were held from 16 to 21 December 2021 in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.[2][3] It was previously scheduled for 13 to 18 December but moved back three days on 24 February 2021.[4] Originally scheduled to be held in 2020, the championships were pushed back one year as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. Competition took place in a 25-metre (short course) temporary pool installed at Etihad Arena.[3][5]
2021 World Championships | |
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Venue | Etihad Arena |
Location | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
Dates | 16–21 December 2021 |
Competitors | 943[1] from 183[1] nations |
In September 2021, it was announced the Championships would be part of a larger aquatics program, called the Abu Dhabi Aquatics Festival, which includes competition in open water swimming, diving, and high diving.[6][7][8]