FINA: Etihad Arena is the best place to host the World Swimming Championships in its history

The Etihad Arena is located on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi, with a completely new environment. It is adjacent to the brand new Formula One circuit and has a multi-functional complex with everything that the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) provide.

Its construction meets the latest sustainable development requirements, not only for modern people, but also for future generations.

The arena has received prestigious recognition and was named Sustainable Building Design of the Year in the 2018 Middle East and North Africa Green Building Awards.By integrating energy-saving and water-saving building systems and building treatments, Etihad Arena has achieved 22.4% energy savings and 28% water savings Year by year.

The building can accommodate 18,000 spectators and can host large-scale international concerts, sports events, corporate gatherings, private events, and local community celebrations.

Using the latest technology of the FINA partner Myrtha Pools, the arena has been transformed into a world-class swimming facility for the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m). In addition to the competition pool, there is also a warm-up pool next to the big stage. All athletes representing 183 countries can enjoy the maximum comfort in the team area, while also fully satisfying the needs of the media.

The athletes at the opening press conference have cheered for the venue, Italy’s Olympic champion Gregorio Paltrinieri (Gregorio Paltrinieri) With American sprinter and Olympic relay swimming champion Abi Weitzer It was agreed that the venue was extraordinary. “It’s really exciting to swim in such a world-class facility.” Paltrinieri said that he holds a world record for a free short track of 1,500 meters.

Compared with the venues of previous competitions, the Etihad Arena stands out. Although all the venues used in the past few decades provide something special, the racing environment is also of the highest level. Nonetheless, the size, space, and service level are beyond what has been witnessed in the past.

Although this is not a competition, the first gold medal can already enter the arena and organizers because they have also created a unique combination of venues for the ongoing water festival.

Participants of other events, open water swimmers, divers and advanced divers can also use the arena facilities to prepare before heading to the seaside venues of their respective events. With accommodation close at hand, this may be the most athlete-friendly tournament in FINA’s history-in the end this is the most important thing.