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Straits Times
20-07-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
China retain artistic swimming team free title at World Aquatics Championships
Find out what's new on ST website and app. China's artistic swimmers impressing judges and spectators at the World Aquatics Championships' team free final at the WCH Arena on July 20. SINGAPORE – Overcome by emotion at the end of their routine, China's artistic swimming coach Zhang Xiaohuan shed tears of joy as she planted a kiss on the cheek of each and every one of her swimmers. Her team had scored 348.4779 points to retain their title in the team free category at the World Aquatics Championships (WCH) Arena on July 20. Japan were second (334.7232), with Spain (321.1328) taking home the bronze. Zhang believes that had she not made three technical changes after the Artistic Swimming World Cup in Xi'an, China in June, they would not have been on the podium. 'Overall I am very happy with our performance and despite having faced some difficulties leading up to this, we managed to pull through,' the 44-year-old said in Mandarin. China's Xu Huiyan, who won the women's solo technical event a day earlier, said: 'Coach had aimed for us to score 350 points, but we were happy nonetheless. 'Last year (at the WCH in Doha), I was merely a spectator and today I am a competitor. It is a huge change, there is pressure, but the goal is just to do my best.' Top stories Swipe. Select. Stay informed. Singapore Priority for singles, higher quota for second-timer families to kick in from HDB's July BTO exercise Singapore Both Bukit Panjang LRT disruptions in July linked to newly installed power system: SMRT Singapore 1 in 3 vapes here laced with etomidate; MOH working with MHA to list it as illegal drug: Ong Ye Kung Asia Johor Bahru collision claims lives of e-hailing driver and Singapore passenger Sport Arsenal arrive in Singapore for pre-season matches with AC Milan and Newcastle Business Crypto exchange Tokenize to shut down Singapore operations Singapore More initiatives and support for migrant community announced at Racial Harmony Day event Singapore ComfortDelGro to discipline driver who flung relative's wheelchair out of taxi China were the last to take to the pool as they had topped the preliminary round a day earlier, with Spain qualifying in second and Japan third. Japan had made five changes to the team of eight who finished fifth out of 10 at the Paris Olympics last August, but produced a captivating performance that exuded poise and elegance. Spain then put on a bold performance, but an error in their eighth hybrid element caused them to drop points. They were awarded a lower score than their preliminary-round result of 329.4288. Japan captain Tomoka Sato said: 'We were third place yesterday, but second today. Doesn't matter what the result was, I'm very satisfied with our performance. 'Before the Olympics, we had so much pressure back home because artistic swimming is a traditional sport and most people thought that maybe we could get a medal. 'After the Olympics, we changed the team and our mindset changed – that made the difference this time.' Japan's Sakurako Uchida in action during the World Aquatics Championships' team free final at the WCH Arena on July 20. ST PHOTO: GIN TAY Despite losing out on silver after their mistake, Spain's Dennis Gonzalez Boneu believes that it was an 'incredible performance from my teammates'. The 21-year-old said: 'We made a little mistake and this was not good for us, but I'm happy because we (still managed to) be inside the podium places with this little mistake. 'All the choreography today was better than yesterday and I enjoyed it a lot. 'With this routine, we wanted to show people that 'crazy is normal in our lives' and this choreography shows that you can be crazy, but you also can be a genius.' The turnout on July 20 was better than previous days, with the 4,800-capacity WCH Arena looking slightly more than half full. While two stands with restricted view were closed, the organisers said that 'close to two thirds of the available ticketed seats were occupied during the team free final'. In the earlier women's solo free preliminary round, China's Xu scored 238.7737 points to top the list of 12 heading into the final on July 22, when the 19-year-old will be eyeing her third gold at this WCH. Belarusian Vasilina Khandoshka, who competes as a neutral athlete, qualified second with 238.2762 points, ahead of Spain's Iris Tio Casas (235.3063). Singapore's Rachel Thean did not qualify for the final after finishing 16th out of 30 with a personal-best 201.2638 points.
Egypt Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Egypt Today
Egypt .. A Global Aquatic Sports Destination
The World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup, Somabay 2025 Cairo, Egypt – April 29th, 2025 – Reinforcing Egypt's growing reputation as a global sports hub and highlighting the ongoing development of its sports facility infrastructure, the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup – Somabay 2025, took place from the 11th to 13th of April 2025. This prestigious event gathered the world's top-ranking artistic swimming athletes for three days of elite competition against the breathtaking backdrop of Somabay's Red Sea coastline. As part of the official World Aquatics calendar, the event featured 246 athletes from over 30 countries competing in solo, duet, mixed duet, and team routines, showcasing the sport's unique blend of strength, precision, and artistic expression. The competition drew international spectators and was broadcast live across global networks. Somabay has become a favourite destination for World Aquatics following several successful championship events in 2023 and 2024. The World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup – Somabay 2025 reaffirmed Egypt's rising status as a destination for world-class sporting events and reflected the country's strategic commitment to developing its sports sector and reinforcing its presence on the international stage. In partnership with Mindset Sports Management, the official organizer for World Aquatics sports championships in Egypt, Somabay continued to establish itself as a leading sports destination for professional athletes from around the world, making it a premier option for international aquatic sports training camps and competitions. Eng. Yasser Idris, President of the Egyptian Olympic Committee and the Egyptian Swimming Federation, commented: 'Hosting the Artistic Swimming World Cup is a major milestone that directly supports Egypt's national strategy for sports development. It reflects our commitment to expanding the country's footprint across the international sporting arena while investing in the future of aquatic sports. With strategic partnerships and destinations like Somabay, we are not only elevating performance standards but also reinforcing Egypt's role as a key player in the global sports ecosystem. These events play a vital role in inspiring the next generation of Egyptian athletes and in positioning Egypt as a sustainable hub for international competition.' Mr. Ibrahim El-Missiri, Group CEO of Somabay, remarked: 'Hosting the Artistic Swimming World Cup highlights Somabay's growing position as a significant partner in the global sports landscape. We've built the infrastructure, environment, and operational capabilities necessary to host high-performance international events. We're thrilled to welcome the world's top athletes to compete in a setting where state-of-the-art facilities meet the natural beauty of the Red Sea. We also deeply value our collaboration with World Aquatics, whose leadership and vision continue to elevate the standards of aquatic sports worldwide.' Captain Husain Al Musallam, President of World Aquatics, commended Somabay's ongoing contributions: 'Somabay's ability to consistently deliver top-tier competition environments is truly commendable. This event is a testament to Egypt's strong commitment to advancing aquatic sports and sustaining a world-class sporting ecosystem.' The World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup – Somabay 2025 reinforced Egypt's strategic position on the global sporting map and supported World Aquatics' mission to expand its impact across diverse cultures and geographies. With a proven record in hosting international aquatic events, Somabay continues to raise the bar for sports tourism in the region, driving both athletic excellence and economic impact. About Somabay: Somabay is an exclusive Red Sea resort in Egypt. Just a 4-hour flight from Central Europe, with year-round sunshine and mild temperatures, Somabay offers vacationers an ideal Red Sea holiday. The resort boasts some of the sandiest beaches of the Red Sea and panoramic views of desert mountains and blue skies. Luxury hotels, a Gary Player championship golf course, a Holistic Spa & Thalasso centre, and a diving and kite surfing centre all make Somabay the ideal place for relaxation and recreation. About World Aquatics: Driven by the vision of a world united by water for health, life and sport, World Aquatics is the international governing body for aquatic sports. Founded in 1908, World Aquatics is an independent organisation formed of 210 National Federations and five Continental Organisations. It oversees six aquatic sports – swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming and high diving – and is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the leading global authority of these sports. About Mindset: Mindset Sports Management is your go-to partner for planning, organizing, and executing international-level sports events while delivering a unique experience for both athletes and audiences. Combining strategic insights with hands-on execution, Mindset collaborates with local and international sports federations, hospitality entities, destinations and corporate brands to provide holistic sports event solutions.
BBC News
01-03-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
GB's Tomblin makes history with World Cup gold
Britain's Ranjuo Tomblin has created more history with victory in the men's tech solo event at the Artistic Swimming World Cup in 19-year-old, who became GB's first male artistic swimming European champion last year, is now his nation's first male World Cup medal who has said he wants to change the perception of the sport, scored 214.3966 from the judges for his routine in the opening event of the Kim of Kazakhstan took silver with 213.8167 while bronze went to Spain's Jordi Caceres Iglesias who finished on 213.5992."I totally didn't expect it, we just came here to test our routines," Tomblin said. "I'm really grateful to have the chance to test our routines at the big competitions, so I'm just really happy and I can't really believe this has happened."The victory came in the same city where Kate Shortman and Izzy Thorpe won duet silver last year to claim Britain's first Olympic medal in the sport and their performance has inspired Tomblin."Kate and Izzy are really opening the door for us as a newer generation of athletes," he added. "They've made us realise that Great Britain is actually quite good at this sport, and that has given us a lot of confidence."When you win medals, it's definitely like, 'oh look, look at what I'm doing' - and it really shows what all the hard work is doing for us."
