The World Aquatics Masters Championships will be held across the three cities of Fukuoka, Kumamoto and Kagoshima.
Holding the tournament across three cities will allow for the wide dissemination of various effects and legacies, such as promoting swimming to all generations, promoting the interaction between participants and citizens, leading to the improvement of local power by holding the tournament, and economic ripple effects.
The tournament also aims to provide an attractive environment where participants can enjoy not only the races but their stay in the cities through a variety of fun events and contents.
Event Title
World Aquatics Masters Championships - Kyushu 2023
Organisers
Main Organiser: International Swimming Federation (World Aquatics)
Organisers: Japan Swimming Federation, Fukuoka City, Organising Committee of the World Aquatics Championships - Fukuoka 2023
Event Period
August 2 (Wed) - August 11 (Fri) , 2023 for 10 days
Number of Prospective Participants
Approximately 10,000 people from 100 countries/regions
Programme
Five disciplines
Swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming and open water swimming
Host city
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Master Plan of the Masters Championships
To establish a framework of steady preparation until the event, the necessary systems and structures for holding the tournament will be made clear with outlines of the tournament and descriptions of its unique aspects, in addition to the tournament's concept of "WATER MEETS FUTURE".
Please see below for details.
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At the announcement of the Championships’ Master Plan on 22 May, 2019
From Right to Left: Mr. Aoki (President of the Japan Swimming Federation)
Mr. Takashima (Mayor of Fukuoka City)
Mr. Onishi (Mayor of Kumamoto City)
Mr. Matsunaga (Vice Mayor of Kagoshima City)
From Right to Left:
Mr. Aoki (President of the Japan Swimming Federation)
Mr. Takashima (Mayor of Fukuoka City)
Mr. Onishi (Mayor of Kumamoto City)
Mr. Matsunaga (Vice Mayor of Kagoshima City)
