In the 2024 Olympics, men will be able to participate in traditional women’s competitions.
Exceptional achievement in international artistic swimming. The International Olympic Committee allowed men to participate in group competitions. And it will happen at the next Olympics, which will be held in 2024 in Paris.
This was announced by the President of the International Swimming Federation, Hussein Al-Musallam.
“This event marks a milestone in the history of swimming. The evolution of our sport towards inclusiveness continues at a rapid pace, and the decision of the IOC and World Aquatics will help us set an example for the entire movement Olympics.
We are ready, stronger than ever, to share with the whole world the Olympic motto: “Faster, higher, stronger – together.”
Water sports are versatile and boys have proven to be good artistic swimmers.
The men’s inclusion is a great achievement of everyone who has worked for many years to make it happen,” Al-Musallam quoted FINA’s official website as saying.
Under the new rules, a team of 8 athletes can include a maximum of two men. At the same time, the presence of men in the team is not mandatory. In the past, men could only compete in mixed duets, but this discipline was not included in the Olympic program.
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