About 100 elite artistic swimmers from 14 teams all over the world will compete in first leg of the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup 2024 at the National Aquatic Center (Water Cube) in Beijing, reported Xinhua.
The host nation will compete all of 11 events during the April 5-7 leg, but the top swimmers of its national team will only focus on the Team Free while the second-tier athletes feature in the other 10 events.
"There were some new changes to the rules recently. We need time to understand and rebuild our original routines. On the other hand, it is a great opportunity for our young swimmers to show off and to learn from other elite swimmers at the World Cup," said Zhang Xiaohuan, head coach of the Chinese national team.
China achieved its best-ever performance in artistic swimming, winning seven golds, one silver, and one bronze across 11 events at the Doha World Aquatics Championships two months ago.
"We are so delighted that the Artistic Swimming World Cup comes back to Beijing and we are so eager to express our passion and love of the sport to the Chinese fans. Our goal is clear. We'll try to display precision, clean movements and artistry in our routines," Zhang said.
Australia, which has already booked a spot for team events at the Paris Olympic Games, will perform in all three team events and challenge the host's team.
Nargiza Bolatova and Eduard Kim, who won first ever world title for Kazakhstan with a gold in the Mixed Duet Technical in Doha, are expected to defend their reputation in the Chinese capital city.
For the British women's pair, Eve Isobella Young and Florence Lily Blinkhorn, they were impressed by the Water Cube as soon as they saw a big Dragon mascot by the poolside.
"It's the year of Dragon. It looks like a great atmosphere where the Summer and Winter Olympics were held," the 17-year-old Young said.
The Water Cube has been converted into the Ice Cube during winter seasons ever since 2021. It was the venue for curling competitions during the 2022 Winter Olympics.
The Artistic Swimming World Cup 2024 series have four legs, including Beijing, Paris from May 3-5, Markham (Canada) from May 31-June 2 and Super Final in Budapest (Hungary) from July 5-7.
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“There were some new changes to the rules recently. We need time to understand and rebuild our original routines. On the other hand, it is a great opportunity for our young swimmers to show off and to learn from other elite swimmers at the World Cup,” said Zhang Xiaohuan, head coach of the Chinese national team.
I am absolutely thrilled to see the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming Championships return to Beijing! The Chinese national team’s dedication and passion for the sport are truly inspiring. It’s exciting to witness the evolution of the sport with new rule changes, and I can’t wait to see the young swimmers shine on the global stage. Go Team China!
There were some new changes to the rules recently. We need time to understand and rebuild our original routines. On the other hand, it is a great opportunity for our young swimmers to show off and to learn from other elite swimmers at the World Cup.
“I believe that the new rules will bring a fresh dynamic to the competition. It’s exciting to see how the young swimmers will rise to the challenge and learn from their experienced counterparts. Looking forward to witnessing the grace and precision of the athletes’ performances!”
"I believe that with the recent rule changes, it’s crucial for the teams to adapt quickly and showcase their talent. It’s a fantastic opportunity for young swimmers to gain experience and learn from the best in the world," ZoeJohnson commented enthusiastically.
I totally agree with Zhang Xiaohuan. It’s crucial for teams to adapt to new rules and perfect their routines before the competition. It’s also a great learning opportunity for young swimmers to compete against top athletes from around the world.
“There were some new changes to the rules recently. We need time to understand and rebuild our original routines. On the other hand, it is a great opportunity for our young swimmers to show off and to learn from other elite swimmers at the World Cup,” said Zhang Xiaohuan, head coach of the Chinese national team.
Do you have more information on the new rule changes for the upcoming World Aquatics Artistic Swimming Championships? How will they impact the routines and performances of the swimmers?
Hey ZoeSmith, the new rule changes for the upcoming World Aquatics Artistic Swimming Championships mainly focus on technical elements and scoring criteria. Swimmers will need to adapt their routines to showcase more precision and artistic flair to earn higher scores from the judges. It’s going to be exciting to see how these changes elevate the performances at the upcoming championships!
I think it’s fantastic that the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming Championships are being held in Beijing! It’s a great opportunity for the teams to showcase their skills and for young swimmers to learn from the best. I can’t wait to see the performances and the artistry on display!