Category: Organization
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First look at Aberdeen’s new Aquatics Centre
Read Evening Express There is now less than one year to go until hundreds of the best athletes from across the globe flock to Scotland to compete in the Commonwealth Games. Top North-east sportsmen and women like Hannah Miley and Robbie Renwick will be going for gold in front of their home crowd. Sport bosses…
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Gwangju Mayor Kang Un-Tae apologises for “shameful” forgery scandal
Read Inside The Games Kang Un-tae, the Mayor of Gwangju, has apologised for the “shameful” forgery scandal that marred the South Korean city’s awarding of the 2019 International Aquatics Federation (FINA) World Championships. “I deeply apologise for a shameful thing,” said Kang, who also serves as co-chairman of the Gwangju 2015 Universiade. “Discovered by the…
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South Korea pulls plug on financial support for Gwanju 2019 FINA World Champs as “punishment” for forgery
Read Inside The Games Gwangju’s ability to host the 2019 International Aquatics Federation (FINA) World Championships has come into question after the South Korean central Government today revoked its promise of financial support for the event as “punishment” for a forged bid document. “We define the Gwangju city Government’s forgery of a document guaranteeing the…
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Free swim lessons offered to St. Bernard Parish kids
The Red Cross and the Peyback Foundation are offering free swim lessons for St. Bernard Parish kids.
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Swim Challenge Portugal
Promo for an open water event in Portugal, 14 September 2013. See www.swim-challenge.com
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US team building with LEGO
A photo out of Natalie Coughlin’s twitter feed. Nice to see that classic Danish toy put to good use, maybe you give them a few medals in return! ;-) Team building with Legos pic.twitter.com/HfsWuP2ne2 Team building with Legos pic.twitter.com/HfsWuP2ne2 — Natalie Coughlin (@NatalieCoughlin) July 21, 2013
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Bring On The Bay 3km Open Water Swim
This 3 kilometre, point-to-point, open water swim across beautiful Britannia Bay in Ottawa starts at the Nepean Sailing Club and ends at the Britannia Yacht Club. The swim is open to swimmers of all ages and abilities and provides a healthy way to enjoy some friendly competition while supporting a great cause. See www.bringonthebay.com