Celebrating global diversity, the World Aquatics Championships have drawn athletes from all corners of the globe to compete here in Fukuoka, Japan.
A cornerstone of aquatic sports comes in its power to bring the world together and compete on the global stage. Now in the event’s 20th edition, nowhere is that present around waters than at these Championships.
Breaking Down the Numbers | World Aquatics Championships – Fukuoka 2023
Total number of athletes: 2392
Total number of competing National Federations: 194 countries + World Aquatics Refugee Team
Total number of medal events: 75
Total prize money: 5.67 USD million + 30,000 USD for a swimming World Record
Swimming
Female Athletes: 503
Male Athletes: 617
National Federations: 192 + World Aquatics Refugee Team
Artistic Swimming
Female Athletes: 318
Male Athletes: 22
National Federations: 52
Diving
Female Athletes: 116
Male Athletes: 147
National Federations: 49
High Diving
Female Athletes: 20
Male Athletes: 24
National Federations: 19
Water Polo
Female Athletes: 233
Male Athletes: 235
National Federations: 19
Open Water Swimming
Female Athletes: 85
Male Athletes: 99
National Federations: 55