2021 World Swimming Championships Postponed by a Year

“At a time of unprecedented uncertainty, FINA hopes the announcement of these dates will allow for some clarity in planning for all concerned,” he added.

The new dates for the championships are May 13-29, 2022.

World swimming championships is the latest in the list of major sports events next year to have been rescheduled by a year after the world athletics championships and women’s European football championship.

Fukuoka mayor Soichiro Takashima said the they woll continue their efforts in controlling the coronavirus threat in the city as early as possible.