Construction begins. World Aquatics has officially launched construction of its future headquarters, Tuesday, in BudapestLocated in the 13th district of the Hungarian capital, this new HQ will spread over nearly 20.000 square meters. He will understand " a world-class training center » housing for athletes, offices and the headquarters of the IF, which will oversee the global governance of swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming and open water swimming.
The goal is to create " a timeless and multifunctional complex which reflects both the spirit of the Hungarian nation and that of World Aquatics, combining tradition and innovation, past and present, in the service of a sustainable future ", underlines the organization's press release. This headquarters, which should be completed by mid-2028, concretizes the solid partnership established between Budapest and aquatic sports leaders in recent years: Since 2006, the city has hosted three European Championships, the World Championships in 2022 and the Short Course World Championships in 2024. It has been chosen again as host of the World Championships in 2027.
