The World Aquatics Masters Championships began today in Singapore, marking the first time ever that the event is being held in Southeast Asia. Over 7,000 athletes from more than 100 countries will compete over the coming weeks across five sports: swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming and open water swimming.

Competition runs through to 22 August 2025, and will take place at four venues used during the recent World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025: the World Aquatics Championships Arena, OCBC Aquatic Centre, Sentosa and Our Tampines Hub.

Competition Dates:

  • Open Water Swimming: 26-27 July
  • Artistic Swimming: 30 July-3 August
  • Swimming: 7-14 August (no events on 9 August in observance of Singapore’s National Day)
  • Water Polo: 16-22 August
  • Diving: 17-22 August

The Masters Championships are the largest international event for age-group aquatics athletes, with participants ranging in age from 25 to over 85. For many, it is a return to international competition; for others, it marks their debut on the world stage.

World Aquatics President Husain Al Musallam highlighted the significance of this edition of the Championships:

“Hosting the World Aquatics Masters Championships in Southeast Asia for the first time marks a significant moment for our global aquatics community. Singapore has consistently demonstrated its excellence as a host of international aquatics events, and we are delighted to bring Masters athletes here to experience this great city.

He added;

At World Aquatics, our vision is ‘A world united by water for health, life and sport,’ and our mission is ‘To ensure the ability to participate in, compete in and benefit from aquatic sports.’ The World Aquatics Masters Championships truly embody both, celebrating accessibility and inclusivity. We are proud to offer yet another platform for aquatic athletes of all ages and backgrounds to shine.”
By World Aquatics President Husain Al Musallam

In addition to competition, World Aquatics is offering a series of athlete-focused seminars and workshops throughout the competition, with topics ranging from performance and recovery to sport longevity and masters-specific training. Stay tuned to find out more about these!

For the latest schedules, event details and competition updates, visit: https://www.worldaquatics-singapore2025.com/masters