"VAN" (Sports Desk - 07.05.2026) :: Previously, Recognised Diving Events were held in Sheffield, Great Britain; the Gold Coast, Australia; Windsor, Canada; and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, USA.
The upcoming calendar of events is:
- 12–14 June — Madrid, Spain
- 3–5 July — Bolzano, Italy
- 16–19 July — Zapopan, Mexico
- 30 Oct–1 Nov — Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
- 10–13 Dec — Christchurch, New Zealand
- 18–20 Dec — Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
World Aquatics Diving Technical Committee Chair Bashar Al-Saffar also welcomed the Zapopan announcement, highlighting Mexico's ongoing upward momentum in the sport.
"Over the past few years, there has been clear momentum in diving in Mexico. In 2025, the country hosted its first World Cup in a decade. The atmosphere was exceptional. Athletes consistently spoke about the energy and support they felt throughout the competition."
Mexico has hosted 49 World Aquatics events to date, including 29 Diving World Cups and other recognised international competitions, underscoring its importance on the global aquatics calendar.
World Aquatics President Husain Al Musallam emphasised the country's role in the region and praised the strong collaboration with Minister of Sport, Rommel Pacheco, and National Olympic Committee President and Olympian, María José Alcalá.
"With its history, scale, and sporting culture, Mexico plays a key role in aquatic sports in the Americas. Strengthening our presence here is central to our global mission. We look forward to continuing our strong partnership with Mexico.
"World Aquatics thanks Aquatics Mexico, the Mexican Federation of Diving and High Diving, and CODE Jalisco for their continued cooperation and commitment to bringing international aquatics events to the country."
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