SINGAPORE, 12 July 2024 – Come 11 July 2025, Singapore will be hosting over 2,500 of the world’s best aquatics athletes across six sports at the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025.

At the one-year countdown event, Guest-of-Honour Mr Eric Chua, Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Culture, Community and Youth & Social and Family Development together with co-chairs of Singapore 2025 organising committee unveiled the Singapore 2025 logo and tagline, ‘Water Shapes Us’, at the OCBC Aquatic Centre. The event was attended by about 80 athletes and officials from the aquatics fraternity.

The values of adaptability and resilience are the main themes behind the logo and tagline. The tagline also underscores the theme for the championships, preparation, and the eventual celebration when Singapore stages one of aquatics’ most prestigious events. (Refer to Annex A for the brief on the Singapore 2025 logo and tagline).

Mr. Alan Goh, Singapore 2025 organising committee co-chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of Sport Singapore, said: 

“We are pleased to start the one-year countdown to the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 today. Singapore will be the first Southeast Asian country to host a World Aquatics Championships and this is a wonderful opportunity for Singapore as a maritime nation to celebrate our achievements in many water-related domains.

“Following this, Singapore will also host the World Para Swimming Championships in September 2025, making us the first country to host both championships in the same year,” added Mr. Goh. “We hope that these events will inspire our next generation of aquatics athletes, and there will be plenty of opportunities for people to be a part of the many events and activities.

“Our organising committees are working hard to put together both world-class events, and we invite potential partners from the people, public and private sectors to join us in this whole[1]of-nation effort as we celebrate this remarkable milestone.”

Venues for Aquatics Action

Several iconic spots in Singapore will be transformed into competition venues from 11 July to 3 August 2025. At the Singapore Sports Hub precinct, a brand-new temporary facility with an estimated capacity of 4,800 seats will be built at Car Park G, near the Kallang Tennis and Kallang Football Hub. The facility will host swimming and artistic swimming events.

The sheltered facility will comprise two pools, spectator stands and a Fan Zone with interactive activities, merchandise areas, sponsors’ booths, and food and beverage stalls. Singapore will also host the World Aquatics Masters Championships 2025 at this venue after the conclusion of the World Aquatics Championships for elite competitors.

Water polo and diving events will take place at the OCBC Aquatic Centre at the Singapore Sports Hub.

The World Aquatics Championships action extends to Sentosa for open water swimming (Palawan Beach) and high diving (Palawan Green). As the official venue partner, Sentosa will host the AQUA Fiesta, ensuring more fans of aquatic sports to experience world-class sporting action.

World Aquatics Masters Championships 2025 will take place from 26 July to 22 August at these venues and at Our Tampines Hub. The World Aquatics Masters Championships is a mass participation event for local and international participants aged 25 and above. More details will be shared at a later date.

Singapore 2025 organising committee co-chairperson and President of Singapore Aquatics, Mr Mark Chay said: “Singapore has much to be proud of in our strength as a host nation. We have renowned facilities such as the OCBC Aquatic Centre, which has hosted numerous international competitions including the 2015 SEA Games. We’ll also see innovative use of available and suitable spaces such as Car Park G, located near the Kallang Tennis Hub and Kallang Football Hub, and well-known locations such as Sentosa. These identified areas will be transformed for high-level competition and for spectators to enjoy the best in aquatic sports. These venues highlight our status as a suitable destination for hosting top international sporting events, while also displaying our ability to be creative and adaptable so that we can deliver the best possible experience.”

Ms Thien Kwee Eng, Chief Executive Officer of Sentosa Development Corporation (SDC) said: “We are thrilled to welcome the world’s top-notch swimmers and athletes to Sentosa to participate in open water swimming and springboard high diving as part of the World Aquatics Championships - Singapore 2025. As a resort island destination, besides being a venue for world class competitions, participating athletes and visitors can enjoy a large variety of F&B offerings, many interesting indoor and outdoor activities, as well as restorative and quality accommodation. In the coming year, SDC will collaborate with the local organising committee to showcase the world-class experience at Sentosa to guests from around the world during the Championships.”

The venues and dates of the six aquatic sports are as follows:

Congratulating Singapore 2025 organisers on reaching the milestone, World Aquatics President, Mr Husain Al-Musallam said: "As we mark the one-year countdown to the World Aquatics Championships - Singapore 2025, I am filled with immense excitement and anticipation for what promises to be a landmark event in the world of aquatics. The unveiling of the championship venues by the Singapore 2025 local organising committee is a significant milestone that underscores the meticulous preparation and commitment to excellence that defines our sport.

"Singapore, with its vibrant culture and state-of-the-art facilities, is poised to deliver an unforgettable experience for athletes, fans, and the global aquatics community. The World Aquatics Championships showcase the pinnacle of aquatic sports and inspire generations of athletes and fans.

"I extend my gratitude to the Singapore 2025 team for their dedication and hard work. Together, we will make history and celebrate the unifying spirit of sportsmanship and international camaraderie."

Local and international athletes are looking forward to the World Championships. Some of their quotes are available in Annex B.

About the World Aquatics Championships - Singapore 2025

The World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 is World Aquatics’ flagship event where six aquatics sports are contested: swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming and high diving. Singapore will be the first Southeast Asian country to host a World Aquatics Championships, with the 2025 event taking place from 11 July to 3 August at the Singapore Sports Hub and Sentosa. The World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 is expected to host over 2,500 competitors from over 200 national member federations. 

Singapore will host the World Aquatics Masters Championships - Singapore 2025, a mass participation event featuring the five aquatic sports of swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming and open water swimming from 26 July to 22 August. The event is open to international and local participants aged 25 and above and is expected to attract approximately 8,000 competitors to Singapore.

Annex A | About the Singapore 2025 Logo and Tagline

Singapore is a dynamic city shaped by its vibrant culture, multicultural community, and lush landscapes and waterways that thrive across the Lion City. The World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 identity reflects these elements.

The event’s theme, ‘Water Shapes Us’, encapsulates Singapore’s relationship with water and its significance in Singapore’s development and identity as a nation. Water shapes Singapore’s geography and is crucial in the nation’s economic growth. The tagline also demonstrates how the championships in Singapore will nurture and celebrate opportunities for collective achievement and camaraderie.

At the centre of the logo is the Merlion, an enduring symbol of Singapore that is recognised around the world and symbolises the strength and resilience of our people. The statue’s lion-head is representative of Singapore’s original name of Singapura and its lower half is representative of Singapore’s origin as a fishing village. In the background, water is flowing upward, representing progress and adaptability. To the right, the green flora represents our vision for a city in the garden. The colour red is inspired by the Singapore flag, while the vibrant colours represents Singapore’s dynamism in culture.

Annex A | Quotes from Team Singapore Athletes

Debbie Soh Li Fei, Captain of Team Singapore Artistic Swimming

“I’m excited that we get to host and compete at the biggest event on the World Aquatics calendar on home soil, in the presence of our families, friends and biggest fans for the very first time. I know that Singapore will rise to the occasion as a host nation and give the warmest welcome to all participating countries, share our culture with them and help them feel at home with us.

“Next year will also be Singapore’s 60^th year of independence and having such an event could help boost national pride and bring everyone together ahead of the National Day celebrations in August!”

Jonathan Tan Eu Jin, Team Singapore Swimmer who has qualified for Paris 2024

“As a Singaporean swimmer, I am thrilled at the news of Singapore hosting the World Aquatics Championships in 2025! It's an incredible opportunity for our country to showcase our passion for swimming and our top-notch facilities to the world. I can't wait to compete on home ground for the first time at an international scale, and feel the support of our fellow Singaporeans cheering us on.”

Quotes from International Athletes

Mate Anic, Croatia Men’s Water Polo goalkeeper and World Champion

“The Croatian National Water Polo Team is always very focused and motivated when approaching mega events like the World Aquatics Championships. As defending champions, this motive is even greater, and we will do our best to retain the title in Singapore 2025. I am sure the hosts will make another magnificent event, and we all look forward to it.”

Meg Harris, Australia swimmer, Olympic and World Championships gold medallist

“This will be an amazing event, and I really hope I am selected to represent the Dolphins in Singapore. In 2019, we were going to have a training camp there, but it was cancelled… so I have never been to Singapore but have always wanted to visit.

“I have heard so much about its food and people. I love Southeast Asian food – some fruits, like mangosteens, are like nothing else.

“From a meet point of view, you know it’s going to be well organised!”

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