Swiss head coach Meloni told Paris 2026 swimming clinic: “Programmes must be a guide, not a cage”
Building performance and the athlete/team/coach relationship were the two final facets addressed by leading Swiss coach Massimo Meloni during his elite swimming coach clinic at the European Aquatics Championships Paris 2026. Meloni, head coach at the Swiss Aquatics Training Base group – which includes Olympic medallist and multiple short course world record holder Noe Ponti […]
European Aquatics Congress in Baku focuses on governance reforms, becoming “fit for the future” and putting athletes at the centre
The European Aquatics Congress 2026 took place in Baku today (October 10), bringing together representatives of 46 member federations to consider important constitutional reforms, elect members to independent governance bodies and review key priorities for the continued development of aquatic sport across Europe. The Congress opened with welcome addresses from Azerbaijan’s Minister of Youth and […]
Waves of Change DEI & I Conference in Baku ranges far and wide on issues of safety and integrity
Those present for the “Waves of Change” Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Integrity (DEI & I) Conference, which took place today as part of the European Aquatics Congress 2026 programme in Baku, received information across the full range of relevant topics. Subjects addressed included the practical implementation of DEI, safe and inclusive environments in practice and […]
European Aquatics breaks new ground with first Sharing Experiences Forum in Baku
Four hours of lively discussion, fresh ideas and open debate marked the first-ever European Aquatics Sharing Experiences Forum, held on the first day of the European Aquatics Congress 2026 programme taking place in Baku from October 8 to10. Bringing together National Federation leaders, commercial partners and invited guests, the innovative gathering offered a new opportunity […]
European Aquatics brings Member Federations together in Baku for Congress weekend
European Aquatics will bring together representatives from its Member Federations and wider aquatics community in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 8–10 October, for a weekend of meetings, knowledge sharing and discussions on the future of European aquatics. The programme will begin on Thursday with a meeting of the European Aquatics Bureau, followed by a Knowledge Sharing Experience […]
Day one of EA Congress 2026 programme in Baku to include innovative EA Sharing Experiences Forum
Baku will become the focus for European Aquatics over the next three days as officials and federation members converge on the Azerbaijan capital for a range of activities. The European Aquatics Congress 2026 programme taking place in Baku from October 8 to10 will start tomorrow with a Bureau meeting in the morning that will be […]
European Aquatics statement – Barcelona
European Aquatics can confirm that the final leg of the European Aquatics Open Water Swimming Cup 2026 in Barcelona was cancelled mid-race on Saturday 3 October due to extreme weather conditions. Racing began as scheduled over the planned 10km course, but the conditions deteriorated and the competition had to be stopped after 2.5km due to […]
European Aquatics Supports World Aquatics ‘Discover Water’ Training Course in Norway
European Aquatics actively participated in and supported the recent World Aquatics Discover Water Country Leads Training for the European continent, held in Bergen, Norway from 21 to 26 September 2026. The intensive six-day program brought together 13 course participants representing National Federations from across Europe to establish a standardized, physical-literacy-based approach to drowning prevention and […]
Final online registrations invited as speakers named for European Aquatics Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Integrity Conference in Baku
Final online registrations are being invited for the “Waves of Change” Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Integrity (DEI & I) Conference, which will take place alongside the European Aquatics Congress 2026 in the Azerbaijani capital of Baku from October 8 to 10. The Conference will be held on Friday, October 9, from 9:00 to 12:30, bringing […]
Series titles up for grabs as European Aquatics Open Water Swimming Cup 2026 concludes in Barcelona
The overall European Aquatics Open Water Swimming Cup 2026 winners will be decided in Barcelona on Saturday 3 October, with Italy’s Dario Verani and Poland’s Klaudia Tarasiewicz arriving as the series leaders, on 1600 and 1500 points respectively following successive podium finishes in the previous rounds in Tenero and Razanac. Verani heads the men’s standings […]
