Russia Eyes 2031 World Aquatics Championships Bid

Russia plans to compete for the right to host the 2031 World Aquatics Championships, according to Russian Aquatics Federation President Dmitry Mazepin.

He made the announcement during a meeting of the Presidential Council for the Development of Physical Culture and Sport, The Caspian Post reports, citing Russian media.

The 2027 World Championships will be held in Budapest, and Beijing will host the tournament in 2029.

"We have the opportunity to host the World Championships in Russia in 2031, but we will be competing with Madrid. The international federation's proposal has been sent," Mazepin said.