The new World Aquatics Championships Arena (WCH Arena) is ready to welcome the world’s elite aquatics athletes for the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 from July 11-Aug. 3.

The 4,800-seater purpose-built facility, located next to Leisure Park Kallang at the Singapore Sports Hub, was officially unveiled this morning. Construction of the WCH Arena was overseen by Kin Productions, the Official Venue Overlay Planning Services Partner for the WCH 2025. The venue will be powered by Singtel, the WCH 2025’s Official Network Connectivity Partner, delivering world-class connectivity through advanced 5G+ infrastructure. The system, utilizing network slicing technology, provides dedicated high-performance network segments tailored to the unique needs of organizers, media, security, and logistics teams.

WCH Arena will host swimming and artistic swimming competitions during the Championships,
as well as stage the World Aquatics Masters Championships’ swimming and water polo events from 26 July-22 August. Ahead of the Championships, the WCH Arena will first host the artistic swimming and swimming competitions for the Southeast Asian Age Group Aquatics Championships between 20 and 27 June. Other events will also be staged across two other locations, the OCBC Aquatic Centre and Sentosa (Palawan Green).

Mark Chay, co-chair of the Singapore 2025 organizing committee, said: “We are delighted to unveil the WCH Arena, a venue designed to unite and inspire the entire aquatics community.

Featuring two pools, 4,800 seats and dedicated community spaces, the venue is suitable for hosting competitions across all levels of sport. Young aquatics athletes from Southeast Asia will inaugurate the WCH Arena, followed by the professional athletes competing in the World Aquatics Championships and our Masters athletes participating in the World Aquatics Masters Championships – ensuring aquatics remain accessible and inclusive for all. Months of planning and collaboration has gone into preparation for this event. On behalf of the organising committee, I extend our deepest appreciation to all partners and agencies who have worked tirelessly to deliver this world-class event. We also want to thank Kin Productions for their professionalism and welcome onboard Singtel as our valued National Partner. ”

Ko Chee Wah, Chairman of Kin Productions, said, “Kin Productions is proud to have contributed to the development of an iconic sport venue in Singapore. The WCH Arena project required innovation and collaboration with technical experts and key stakeholders at World Aquatics and Sports Singapore, and execution. This has been a milestone not just for Kin Productions but also for Singapore as a host nation.”

Ng Tian Chong, CEO Singtel Singapore, “We are proud to support the World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025 as its official connectivity partner. As a leading global pioneer in 5G and network slicing, we’ll be providing seamless, secure and high-performance connectivity across multiple competition venues, including the brand-new World Aquatics Championships Arena which required setting up from the ground up for optimal connectivity. From the scoring system to media transfers for the press, Singtel’s 5G+ network will provide real-time, reliable connections for the media, officials and the athletes from more than 190 countries. Our commitment to innovation and reliability ensures that every moment — from the thrilling victories to behind-the-scenes stories — can be shared instantly and enjoyed across the globe.”

The World Aquatics Championships – Singapore 2025, will feature over 2,500 athletes expected to
compete in 77 medal events across six aquatic sports – swimming, artistic swimming, water polo, diving, high diving and open water swimming. For the first time, the World Aquatics Masters Championships will take place concurrently. To date, close to 6,000 athletes aged 25 and above have registered for the World Aquatics Masters Championships which will feature five aquatic sports – swimming, artistic swimming, water polo, diving and open water swimming. Registration is open until 26 June 2025.

Spectators who are keen to catch the world’s top aquatics athletes in action are encouraged to secure their tickets as soon as possible. Tickets have been selling fast since they went on sale in April with some sessions such as diving and swimming, showing limited availability. Don’t miss the chance to witness potential record-breaking times, spectacular athleticism, artistry and duels in the pool. Tickets are available at www.worldaquatics-singapore2025.com/tickets.

— The above press release was posted by Swimming World in conjunction with World Aquatics. For press releases and advertising inquiries please contact Advertising@SwimmingWorld.com. 

PORTLAND, Ore. – After a breakthrough third place finish in the men’s 1500m final at the 2025 NCAA Outdoor Championships, sophomore Ferenc Kovacs made more history in the event at the Portland Track Festival.

Running in the elite heat, Kovacs finished in second place with a time of 3:34.79, setting a new school, Ivy League, and Hungarian national record in the event. With the sensational effort, Kovacs surpasses the former Ivy League record of 3:35.59 set by Columbia’s Kyle Merber in 2012. Kovacs is the first student-athlete in conference history to go sub-3:35.00 in the 1500m in Ivy League history, as his mark is also tied for 14^th all-time in NCAA history.

Kovacs record-breaking showing in Portland wraps a breakout season for the Torokbalint, Hungary native. Kovacs is the program’s first ever All-America First Team honoree in the men’s 1500m, as he also won Ivy League titles in the 800m and 4x800m relay this season as well.

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SAN ANTONIO – On Monday, head UTSA volleyball coach Carol Price-Torok officially announced the 2025 schedule, with the Roadrunners set to host two tournaments before diving into American Athletic Conference play. Additionally, season tickets are now on sale and can be purchased here.

The ‘Runners will host the first of 13 matches in the Convocation Center on Aug. 29, with a contest against Stephen F. Austin opening up the UTSA Invitational. Competition will continue on Aug. 30, as the Roadrunners take on Texas State in a Battle of I-35.

From there, UTSA will hit the road, facing DePaul, Missouri State, and Lindenwood in the Dr. Mary Jo Wynn Invitational in Springfield, Missouri, from Sept. 5-6. The Roadrunners will then compete in the NDSU/UND Tournament, with contests against Kent State and North Dakota on Sept. 11 in Grand Forks, North Dakota, before playing Idaho on Sept. 12 in Fargo, North Dakota.

Back in San Antonio, the Roadrunner Classic will start on Sept. 19, with UTSA facing UT Arlington and North Florida ahead of the nonconference finale against Prairie View A&M on Sept. 20.

The Roadrunners will kick-start conference play in The Convo on Sept. 26 against Tulsa and will also host Charlotte (Sept. 28), Rice (Oct. 12), Wichita State (Oct. 17), East Carolina (Oct. 19), North Texas (Nov. 2), Temple (Nov. 7) and Tulane (Nov. 9).

UTSA will visit Memphis (Oct. 3), UAB (Oct. 5), North Texas (Oct. 8), Rice (Oct. 24), Tulsa (Oct. 26), Tulane (Oct. 31), Florida Atlantic (Nov. 14) and South Florida (Nov. 16) in American play.

The 2025 American Volleyball Championship Tournament is set for Nov. 21-23 in Tampa, Florida, on the campus of South Florida.

 Keep up with UTSA Volleyball on goutsa.com, and by following the program on Facebook at /UTSAVBall, Twitter @UTSAVolleyball, and on Instagram @utsa_vb.

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An already vibrant 2027 schedule for national sports events in Huntsville is getting crowded as 360 teams, an estimated 15-16,000 visitors and a projected $9 million addition to city business coffers will arrive for a two week summer soccer tournament that year. The dates for the tournament are June 29 – July 3, 2027. 

At a press conference on a humid Friday morning, with sectional soccer tournament action serving as the backdrop, it was announced the 2027 American Youth Soccer Association (AYSO) national tournament will be played at Merrimack Park and the Loretta Spencer Sports Complex.

“Huge event,’’ Huntsville Sports Commission Executive Director Mark Russell said. “At $9,000,000, I would think that it’s one of the bigger events we’ve had. It’s the biggest soccer event we’ve held for sure.’’

The AYSO national tournament joins at least four other national events coming to the Rocket City in 2027 – the World Amateur Disc Golf Championships, National Beach Volleyball Championships, collegiate Division II National Cross Country Championships and the DII Soccer Championships for men and women.

“Over the years, Huntsville has established itself as one of the leading soccer destinations in the Southeast,’’ Huntsville Mayor Tommy Battle said. “Whether the strength of our local clubs, hosting the Alabama high school state championships, or our team Huntsville City FC, our city is a known commodity in the soccer world.

He added, “Over the years, we’ve invested in building these facilities to make sure our children have the venues to chase their dreams while also creating opportunities like this to show how great our city is to all of the families coming in to compete for the championship. Those investments continue to pay dividends.’’

AYSO President Doug Ryan said when the group was looking for a site for the 2027 tournament, picking Huntsville was a “very simple decision with the city’s attractions and other amenities.” He added the tournament will be a boon for hotels, restaurants and other sites.

“Some families plan their vacation around the tournament,’’ he said. 

When looking for a destination, Ryan said several factors come into play.

“The ability to support the games, and it’s not just about the games,’’ he said. “What else does the community have to offer? What’s the tourism opportunities? I think NASA’s got a presence here and some other events. And we try to ensure that we’re being inclusive across the country and not always in the same spot.’’

He also noted that businesses interested in supporting the event are encouraged to get involved—highlighting how, at a recent national tournament, even a local laundromat offered discounts to the 800–1,000 referees who traveled from as far as California.

Any business interested in sponsoring or offering deals for the tournament can email www.director@aysoarea5c.org. The city expects to fill 8,000 hotel rooms during the championships.

“We’ve never had anything like this,’’ said Joel Lamp of the Huntsville-Madison County Chamber. “And we’re not done, yet.’’