MANAMA: Fifty of the world’s best divers will compete in Bahrain when it hosts the High Diving World Cup 2024 on Sept. 21 and 22 for the first time in the kingdom, World Aquatics announced on Thursday.
The two-day event marks the first time a high diving competition and a WA event is held in Manama.
Supported by Gulf Finance House Financial Group, the world’s top male and female high divers will meet in what is expected to be a great showcase for the aquatic sport.
WA’s President Hussein Al-Musallam expressed his excitement over the plans for the event and also the long-term aquatics agenda in Bahrain.
“World Aquatics is thrilled to be bringing high divers to Bahrain for the first time, building on the recent establishment of the WA center of excellence at the University of Technology, Bahrain,” said Al-Musallam, stressing that the future for aquatic sports in Bahrain looks very bright and “is clearly set to have a global impact.”
He added: “I extend a heartfelt thank you to the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the GFH Financial Group and the Bahrain Swimming Federation for their continued commitment to the development of aquatic sports.”
The competition’s diving platforms will be 27 meters high against the city’s stunning skyline, whereby fans and stakeholders are promised an unforgettable experience at every dive.
It has also been confirmed that the Bahrain stop will serve as a qualification tournament for the World Aquatics Championships — Singapore 2025.
Commenting on the announcement, Canadian high diver Molly Carlson said: “I am so excited to be competing in Bahrain for the High Diving World Cup and to have this date and place to look forward to.”
Each competition brings its own unique energy and atmosphere, she said.
“With this being the first stop in the competition this year, the anticipation will be high too!” added Carlson.
British fellow high diver Aidan Heslop, who was recently crowned men’s high dive champion, said: “After the success of the World Aquatics Championships — Doha 2024, I can’t wait to get back to that part of the world. It’s a great place to compete in and it will be all the more special for sharing the experience among this community of athletes that I’ve really come to appreciate.”
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Bahrain to host World Aquatics High Diving World Cup for first time
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Bahrain to host World Aquatics High Diving World Cup for first time
- The 2-day event marks the first time a high diving competition and a WA event is held in Manama
- WA’s President Hussein Al-Musallam expressed enthusiasm over event, long-term aquatics agenda in Bahrain
Morocco says AFCON final incidents will not affect close African ties
The final had been marred by “regrettable incidents” and “deplorable behavior,” the king said
“Once the passion and emotions have subsided, inter-African fraternity will naturally prevail”
RABAT: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI said on Thursday that African fraternity would prevail after what he described as “deplorable” acts that marred the closing minutes of the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal.
Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in protest at a VAR-awarded penalty before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time on Sunday.
Groups of Senegalese fans clashed with Moroccan security as they tried to enter the pitch following the penalty decision.
Senegal has long been one of Morocco’s closest allies in Africa, where Moroccan firms and banks have expanded investments in recent years, strengthening the kingdom’s diplomatic influence.
Hours after the final, social media in both countries were under the spell of tension.
The final had been marred by “regrettable incidents” and “deplorable behavior,” the king said in a palace statement.
“Once the passion and emotions have subsided, inter-African fraternity will naturally prevail,” he said.
“Nothing can undermine the close ties forged over the centuries between our African peoples, nor the fruitful cooperation built with countries across the continent and strengthened by increasingly ambitious partnerships,” he added.
The tournament had also showcased Morocco’s development and represented “a success for all of Africa,” he said.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) said it would take “appropriate action” after reviewing the match incidents, while FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the behavior of Senegal’s players and members of the coaching staff.
“Once the passion and emotions have subsided, inter-African fraternity will naturally prevail”
RABAT: Morocco’s King Mohammed VI said on Thursday that African fraternity would prevail after what he described as “deplorable” acts that marred the closing minutes of the Africa Cup of Nations final between Morocco and Senegal.
Senegal’s players walked off the pitch in protest at a VAR-awarded penalty before returning to beat hosts Morocco 1-0 after extra time on Sunday.
Groups of Senegalese fans clashed with Moroccan security as they tried to enter the pitch following the penalty decision.
Senegal has long been one of Morocco’s closest allies in Africa, where Moroccan firms and banks have expanded investments in recent years, strengthening the kingdom’s diplomatic influence.
Hours after the final, social media in both countries were under the spell of tension.
The final had been marred by “regrettable incidents” and “deplorable behavior,” the king said in a palace statement.
“Once the passion and emotions have subsided, inter-African fraternity will naturally prevail,” he said.
“Nothing can undermine the close ties forged over the centuries between our African peoples, nor the fruitful cooperation built with countries across the continent and strengthened by increasingly ambitious partnerships,” he added.
The tournament had also showcased Morocco’s development and represented “a success for all of Africa,” he said.
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) said it would take “appropriate action” after reviewing the match incidents, while FIFA President Gianni Infantino condemned the behavior of Senegal’s players and members of the coaching staff.
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