European Aquatics reported that in the current situation, contacts with the Russian side regarding the postponement of the 2024 European Aquatics Championships continue, but holding competitions in Russia in the current situation is prohibited by the rules of the aquatic world .
Previously, the President of the All-Russian Swimming Federation, Vladimir Salnikov, said that it was potentially possible to postpone the European Swimming Championships in Kazan from 2024 to 2028. Previously, European Aquatics withdrew the 2024 tournament from would be held in Russia due to the situation in Ukraine.
“European Aquatics took note of the comments of the President of the All-Russian Swimming Federation, Vladimir Salnikov, regarding the granting of hosting rights to the European Swimming Championships in 2028,” the press service of the organization reported .
European Aquatics emphasized that Kazan is the host of the 2024 European Swimming Championships, after which it was reminded that they will be held in Russia this year.
— Since then, negotiations have been underway with the Russian Swimming Federation, with whom we have a valid agreement, and they have been informed that Kazan will not be able to host the event as long as there is armed conflict. Paris (Saint-Denis) is now confirmed as host of the 2026 European Aquatics Championships, with France having fulfilled all organizational requirements and provided previous incentives which will have greater social value for these sports.
While an open dialogue with the All-Russian Swimming Federation will continue, European aquatic sports fully comply with the rules established by World Aquatics – emphasizing that these rules, in the current situation, prohibit the holding of any international swimming competition in Russia .
We will continue to monitor the situation closely and consider all options for future events,” the organization said.
Source : MatchTV
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