Melbourne will host swimming’s world short-course championships in December after Russia was stripped of the occasion over its invasion of Ukraine
The short-course titles have been due to be held in Kazan however Australia will now host the occasion for the primary time.
Greater than 1,000 athletes from 180 international locations are anticipated to attend the titles within the Victorian capital from December 13-18.
Husain Al-Musallam, the president of world swimming’s governing physique FINA, says Australia deserved internet hosting rights due to the nation’s “great swimming tradition”.
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“I am sure this will be another highly successful FINA event … we are incredibly grateful to our hosts for stepping forward to host this prestigious meet,” he stated in a press release on Friday.
