The Gloria Sports Arena in Antalya, Turkiye will host next year’s European Aquatics Junior Diving Championships from May 24 to 30.
It will be the second staging of an EA event at this venue following last year’s senior version of these Championships.
One of Türkiye’s premier high-performance sports centres, Gloria Sports Arena boasts an Olympic-standard diving pool and world-class training and recovery facilities that provide the ideal environment for Europe’s most promising young divers.
European Aquatics President António Silva welcomed the return to Antalya.
“We are delighted to be returning to Gloria Sports Arena for the European Aquatics Junior Diving Championships,” said Silva.
“Last year’s senior edition of this event at the venue was an outstanding success thanks to the excellent facilities, the professionalism of the organisers and the warm hospitality shown to everyone involved.
“Developing the next generation of athletes is one of European Aquatics’ highest priorities, and Gloria Sports Arena provides the perfect setting for Europe’s best young divers to compete, learn and create lasting memories.
“We look forward to another fantastic championship in Antalya.”
The Türkiye Swimming Federation also expressed its pride at welcoming Europe’s leading junior diving talent.
President Erkan Yalçın said: “We are proud and excited to welcome the 2027 European Aquatics Junior Diving Championships to Türkiye at Antalya Gloria Sports Arena. Following the successful hosting of the 2025 European Aquatics Diving Championships, Türkiye will have the honour of hosting a European Championship for the second time. This is a testament to the confidence that the European Aquatics community has placed in our country, our facilities, and our organizational capabilities. “
“We extend our sincere gratitude to all stakeholders, especially Gloria Sports Arena and the Ministry of Youth and Sports of the Republic of Türkiye, whose invaluable support has made this achievement possible. We are confident that Antalya, with its unique beauty and renowned hospitality, will once again provide an unforgettable experience for all athletes, coaches, officials, and guests. “
Elif Özdemir Şankaya, vice chairman of Özaltın Holding and CEO of Gloria Sports Arena, welcomed the announcement.
“We are proud that European Aquatics has chosen Gloria Sports Arena once again to host a prestigious championship,” she said. “It is a wonderful endorsement of our facilities, our team and our commitment to supporting international sport.
“It will be a great pleasure to welcome Europe’s most talented young divers to Antalya and to provide an environment where they can perform at their very best while enjoying everything that Gloria Sports Arena and our beautiful region have to offer.”
