Doha: FINA (Federation Internationale de Natation), the world governing body for the sport of Aquatics, has announced that Aquatics’ stars Katinka Hosszu (Swimming), Brenda Villa (Water Polo), Orlando Duque (High Diving), Petar Stoychev and Britta Kamrau (Open Water Swimming) will speak at FINA’s Aquatics Conference on a panel titled ‘Beyond the Pool Deck’.
The Aquatics Conference, taking place at the 3rd FINA World Aquatics Convention, from November 29 to December 1, at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Doha (QAT), is set to inspire a fruitful future for the sport.
Delegates will hear from speakers at the pinnacle of international sport, including leading aquatics athletes and coaches.
With Aquatics now established in the top tier of the Olympic Programme, the panel of Olympians and World Champions will draw on their individual experiences and offer opinion on how the sport can maintain its Olympic position for years to come.
“Delegates will have a unique opportunity to hear from some of the most decorated competitors in Aquatics,” said Dr Julio C Maglione, FINA President.
“These athletes are the pride of our sport and the stars behind our success – they make it exciting, they draw in the crowds and ultimately inspire the next sporting generation.”
Three-time Olympian Hosszu of Hungary has made headlines following her success at the 2014 FINA/MASTBANK Swimming World Cup Series which saw her garner an unprecedented 51 gold medals. Katinka will be looking to add to her medal haul in Doha at the 12th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m), taking place at the magnificent Hamad Aquatic Complex just days after the World Aquatics Convention.
Similarly, Duque of Colombia made his name in High Diving by winning gold at the first ever High Diving competition during the 15th FINA World Championships last year.
More recently, he was in the spotlight for conquering his rivals at the inaugural FINA High Diving World Cup earlier this year. THE PENINSULA
