In a dazzling reveal, Team China has announced its formidable roster for the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore, running from July 11 to August 3. Sports fans, get ready to witness high-energy performances across swimming, diving, artistic swimming, open water, and water polo events!
The swimming squad packs serious heat, led by record-breaking hero Pan Zhanle 🏊. The 34-member team, which includes 2020 Tokyo Olympic champion Wang Shun stepping into his eighth Worlds, is set to make waves, especially as Pan Zhanle eyes a standout performance in the 100m freestyle final after his unforgettable feats in Doha and Paris.
Over in the diving arena 🤿, Olympic champions such as Chen Yuxi, Chen Yiwen, Cao Yuan, and Wang Zongyuan are ready to take the plunge. Although injuries have kept Quan Hongchan and Chang Yani off the board, rising talents Zhang Minjie and Chen Jia are primed to make a splash and dazzle the crowd.
The artistic swimming team also promises a show-stopping performance with 13 athletes competing across 11 events. Fresh off an epic World Cup Super Final where they raked in an impressive medal haul, these artists are set to blend grace and power in a true aquatic masterpiece.
The excitement continues with the open water group, sending six swimmers into seven competitive events. Not to mention, both the men’s and women’s water polo teams, each featuring 15 athletes, are geared up for some intense, edge-of-your-seat action.
From record-breaking swims to gravity-defying dives, Team China’s blend of veteran champions and fresh rising stars ensures an unforgettable aquatic spectacle in Singapore. It's like the ultimate blockbuster of sports, and you won't want to miss a moment of the action!
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Team China announce roster for 2025 World Aquatics Championships
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