2026 CMAS Asian Championship Finswimming Indoor Juniors: Asia’s young talents head to Hai’an

Hai’an, Jiangsu, China — September 15–21, 2026

The next generation of Asian finswimming talent will gather in China this September for the 2026 CMAS Asian Championship Finswimming Indoor Juniors.

The championship will take place from September 15 to 21, 2026, in Hai’an, Jiangsu Province, bringing together junior athletes from across Asia for one of the most important events on the CMAS international calendar.

The event is organized with the support of CMAS and the China Water Ski, Underwater & Powerboat Federation, with the local organizing committee preparing the facilities and services for participating national delegations.

A major championship for junior finswimmers

The competition is open to athletes holding a valid CMAS License.

Two junior categories will compete:

• Junior 1 – Category B: 16–17 years
• Junior 2 – Category C: 14–15 years

The program covers a comprehensive range of indoor finswimming disciplines, including Surface, Apnea, Immersion and Bi-Fins.

For Junior 1 and Junior 2, the individual program includes:

• Surface: 50, 100, 200, 400, 800 and 1500 m
• Apnea: 50 m
• Immersion: 100, 200 and 400 m
• Bi-Fins: 50, 100, 200 and 400 m

Junior 1 will also contest a particularly extensive relay program, including 4×50 m Surface, 4×100 m Surface, 4×200 m Surface, 4×100 m Bi-Fins Mixed and 4×100 m Surface/Bi-Fins Mixed. Junior 2 will compete in the mixed 4×100 m Bi-Fins and Surface/Bi-Fins relays.

Each country may enter a maximum of two swimmers in each individual event and one team in each relay event.

Four days of competition

The championship will feature four days of racing, from September 17 to 20.

The competition format will combine morning heats or slow heats with afternoon finals or fast heats. Junior 2 events will be organized as direct finals during the morning sessions, with ceremonies taking place in the afternoon.

The program includes a broad mix of events across the four competition days.

Day 1

The opening day features 50 m Apnea, 200 m Surface, 400 m Bi-Fins and 1500 m Surface, together with the 4×100 m Surface relays.

Day 2

Athletes will race in the 50 m Bi-Fins, 400 m Surface, 100 m Immersion and 4×200 m Surface relays.

Day 3

The program moves to the 50 m Surface, 100 m Bi-Fins and 200 m Immersion, alongside the mixed 4×100 m Bi-Fins relay and 4×50 m Surface relays.

Day 4

The championship concludes with the 100 m Surface, 200 m Bi-Fins, 800 m Surface and 400 m Immersion, plus the mixed 4×100 m Surface/Bi-Fins relay.

The inclusion of Immersion events with compressed-air breathing apparatus makes this championship particularly comprehensive, with specific requirements for cylinder volume, pressure and inspection.

A modern venue in Hai’an

The competition will be held at the Hai’an Sports Center Swimming Pool, a 50-meter facility with 10 lanes, a depth of 2 meters and seating for approximately 1,000 spectators.

The venue also includes a separate 50 × 16 m training pool, two changing rooms, two shower rooms, eight toilets and two massage rooms.

The official hotel is the Hai’an Ruihai Jinling Hotel, located in the city center and adjacent to Hai’an High-speed Railway Station. The hotel opened in 2023 and offers 253 rooms and suites, restaurants, meeting facilities and a wellness center.

Hai’an ready to welcome the athletes

Hai’an is located in central-eastern Jiangsu Province, approximately 215 km from Shanghai and 219 km from Nanjing.

The city has a population of approximately 870,000 and a history stretching back more than 1,600 years. Among its attractions are the Qingdun Ruins, dating back around 6,000 years, Seven Star Lake Ecological Park and the Jianghuai Cultural Park.

September temperatures are expected to be relatively comfortable, with an average range of 20–28°C.

Full-board accommodation and team services

The official package runs from September 15 to 21, covering six nights at a cost of USD 750 per person.

The package includes full-board accommodation, drinking water, transfers between the official hotel and swimming pool throughout the championship and training days, and participation in the opening and closing ceremonies.

Airport transfers are available at an additional cost, while single rooms carry an extra charge of USD 35 per person per night.

Teams are strongly advised to stay in the official hotels. Participants choosing accommodation outside the official hotels will be subject to an additional USD 450 participation fee per person.

Registration deadlines

National Federations must pay close attention to the championship deadlines.

The bulletin specifies:

• August 1: preliminary declaration of participation and registration
• August 15: final hotel booking, bank transfer and entry fee documentation
• August 30: online registration of all delegation members through the CMAS Portal
• September 1: submission of the final list form to the Local Organising Committee

Late registrations will not be accepted, and delays in completing the registration process may result in penalties. A valid CMAS License is also required for athlete registration.

With four days of competition and a program covering Surface, Apnea, Immersion and Bi-Fins, the 2026 CMAS Asian Championship Finswimming Indoor Juniors promises to be a major showcase for the next generation of Asian finswimmers.

Hai’an will be ready. The young stars of Asian finswimming will take center stage.

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