Finswimming is one of the most exciting water sport ever. Finswimming is a sport belonging to the aquatic specialties which, using specific equipment (monofin, fins, snorkel or cylinders) allows the athlete to reach much higher speeds than swimming. There are indoor (swimming pools) and open water (sea, lake, rivers) championships.

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The international federation to which fin swimming belongs is CMAS, the Confédération Mondial des Activités Subaquatiques, which is part of the ARISF, and is a discipline recognized by the IOC.

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Finswimming is suitable for any age . In fact, there are competitions for very young people, for children and adults and for veterans, over 25 years old.

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Regional Underwater Sports Championships Held in Voronezh - Finswimmer Magazine

Regional Underwater Sports Championships Held in Voronezh

From 21 to 23 January 2026, the Sports and Recreation Centre “Volna” (50-metre pool) in Voronezh, Voronezh Region, hosted the Regional Underwater Sports Championships, an event dedicated to the liberation of the city of Voronezh from Nazi invaders.

The competition brought together athletes from across the region, showcasing a high level of preparation, technical skill, and competitive spirit in several underwater sports disciplines. The program included:

Location: Voronež, Voronezh, Oblast' di Voronež, Distretto Federale Centrale, Russia

Finswimming
Classic fins swimming
Underwater swimming
Diving

Throughout the three days of competition, swimmers demonstrated speed, endurance, and precision, reflecting the continued development of underwater sports at the regional level. The modern facilities of the “Volna” sports complex provided ideal conditions for fair and high-quality competition.

Beyond its sporting value, the championship carried strong historical and patriotic significance, honoring an important chapter in the history of Voronezh and preserving the memory of the city’s liberation. The event successfully combined athletic excellence with respect for historical heritage, reinforcing the educational and social role of sport.

The championships concluded with the awarding of medals and diplomas to the top performers in each discipline and age category.
📄 The official competition results are available in the attached file.

The Voronezh Regional Underwater Sports Championships once again confirmed the region’s strong traditions in underwater sports and its commitment to fostering new generations of athletes.