Cup of Russia in Underwater Sports 2025: A Major Event in Saratov

The Cup of Russia in Underwater Sports (Finswimming) will take place from February 11 to 17, 2025, at the Palace of Aquatic Sports in Saratov, Russia. This prestigious event will feature competitions for male and female athletes born in 2010 and earlier, bringing together the best finswimmers from across the country.

A Key Competition on the Russian Calendar

The tournament is officially included in the Unified Calendar Plan of Interregional, All-Russian, and International Sports Events of the Russian Ministry of Sport for 2025. Organized by the Russian Underwater Sports Federation (RUF) in collaboration with the Ministry of Sport of the Russian Federation, this event aims to identify top athletes for national team selection and to develop finswimming in Russia.

The competition will include various disciplines such as:

• -Finswimming (monofin and bifins)
• -Underwater swimming
• -Apnea (Dynamic with fins)

Venue and Facilities

The Palace of Aquatic Sports in Saratov will host the event, providing a 50-meter pool with 10 lanes, approved for official competitions. The venue features an electronic timing system, ensuring precision in race results.

Competition Format and Schedule

Athletes will compete in individual races and relays, with a team ranking determined by cumulative points. Events will be conducted with preliminary heats and finals, while longer distances and relays will be direct finals. The competition will adhere strictly to anti-doping regulations.

Key Dates

• -February 11: Arrival of athletes, training, and technical meetings.
• -February 12-16: Competition days with morning and evening sessions.
• -February 17: Departure of teams.

Participation and Requirements

Athletes must meet specific qualification standards to compete. Only first-rank swimmers and above are eligible. Each regional team can include:

• -Up to 25 male and 25 female athletes (30 each for the Saratov region).
• -Coaches and officials.

All participants must provide:

• -Medical clearance
• -Insurance
• -Anti-doping certification
• -Official registration in the RUF database

Safety and Regulations

Ensuring the safety of athletes and spectators is a priority. The competition follows strict sports safety protocols and medical support guidelines. Insurance coverage is mandatory, and anti-doping measures will be rigorously enforced.

Conclusion

The Cup of Russia in Underwater Sports 2025 is set to be an exciting showcase of elite finswimming talent. This event will serve as a crucial selection platform for the national team and reinforce Russian position in the global finswimming community.

We wish all participants fast times and smooth waters!

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