Sports / Swimming

Qatar to bid for 2019 World Junior swim championship 02 Jan 2015 - 05:10 am

Doha: Qatar Swimming Federation (QSF) President Khalil Al Jaber said that Qatar is aiming to bid for the 2019 World Junior Championship, as...

Swimming: Phelps dodges jail in drunk driving case 21 Dec 2014 - 08:23 am

BALTIMORE: Olympic swimming great Michael Phelps looked to the future yesterday, including the Rio Olympics in 2016, after he dodged a stint in...

WADA decides against China swimming star appeal 19 Dec 2014 - 12:51 am

PARIS: The World Anti-Doping agency said yesterday that it will not appeal against a three month ban imposed against China’s controversial double Olympic...

‘I was destined to beat Phelps’ 09 Dec 2014 - 12:31 pm

Chad Le Clos BY FAWAD HUSSAIN DOHA: At the age of just twenty, Chad Le Clos announced himself on the world stage at...

Lochte, Le Clos welcome Pehlps’ return 08 Dec 2014 - 08:44 am

US swimmer Ryan Lochte (left) and South Africa’s Chad le Clos during competitions at FINA World Championships (short course) in Doha on Saturday....

Hackett confirms comeback at age 34 08 Dec 2014 - 08:39 am

Australian swimmer Grant Hackett walks through the arrivals hall at Beijing airport at the 2008 Olympic Games in this August 3, 2008, file...

FINA worlds conclude with 23 world records 08 Dec 2014 - 08:31 am

Gold medallist Felipe Franca Silva of Brazil (centre), silver medallist Adam Peaty (left) of Great Britain and bronze medallist Cameroon Van Der Burgh...

Manaudou races to second world record 07 Dec 2014 - 04:36 am

Katinka Hosszu of Hungary blasted her way to a stunning fourth world record with a winning effort in the women’s 200m individual medley...

Hosszu smashes 2 more records 06 Dec 2014 - 03:02 am

Silver medalist of the women’s 200m Backstroke Madi Wilson (left) of Australia takes a selfie with gold medalist Katinka Hosszu (centre) of Hungary...

Double delight for Garcia in Doha 04 Dec 2014 - 09:14 am

Gold medallist Chad Le Clos of South Africa, silver medallist Danila Izotov (left) of Russia and bronze medallist Ryan Lochte of USA clutch...

Star-studded line-up set for Doha challenge 03 Dec 2014 - 12:27 am

Chinese bid officials in Doha celebrate after Hangzhou was declared the host city of the 2018 FINA World Championships. DOHA: The world’s best...

Ticket sales soar as FINA Worlds set to kick off in Doha tomorrow 02 Dec 2014 - 08:36 am

Top swimmers from around the world will vie for honour at the World Swimming Championships, starting from tomorrow at the Hamad Aquatic Center. ...

Just two days to go! FINA worlds kick off on Wednesday 30 Nov 2014 - 09:39 pm

Doha: It’s almost time! More than 1,100 athletes from 171 countries begin their battle in the 12th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) at...

Serbia’s Stjepanovic eyes Doha glory 28 Nov 2014 - 08:21 am

Serbia’s Velimir Stjepanovic is targeting medals in the upcoming 12th FINA Swimming Championships to be staged in Doha. Doha: Serbia’s ‘man of the...

Filho joins stellar cast at FINA worlds 27 Nov 2014 - 12:13 am

Doha: The stellar line-up for the 12th FINA World Swimming Championships keeps getting better — Cesar Cielo Filho, the most successful Brazilian swimmer...

Market Street to liven up FINA worlds 25 Nov 2014 - 07:42 am

A crowd cheers at the Hamad Aquatic Centre in Doha. FINA Market Street will bring spectators closer to action and give them a...

Gyurta seeks to continue winning form at FINA worlds 20 Nov 2014 - 10:01 am

Doha: The world-record holder in 200m breaststroke, Hungary’s Daniel Gyurta, will be in action in Doha during the 12th FINA World Swimming Championships...

FINA Worlds gets huge support from sponsors 06 Nov 2014 - 12:38 am

DOHA: As preparations continue for the 12th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) to take place in Doha, December 3 to 7, a host...