The World Swimming Championships in Doha features the largest number of athletes and countries in the event's history, swimming's governing body World Aquatics said.
The event, which began on Friday, hosts more than 2,600 athletes from 201 countries competing in 75 medal events in six aquatics sports, with qualification spots for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games at stake.
“We are honored that more athletes and more countries than ever have chosen to compete in these championships,” said Khaleel Al Jabir, general director of the event.
The championships continue until February 18 in different venues in the Qatari capital.
