The head of European Aquatic has allowed to hold the CHE in Russia in the next 5 years
President of the European Aquatics Federation Antonio Silva noted that the international organization has started very good negotiations with the Russian Aquatics Federation
Russia may host the European Championships within the next five years, Antonio Silva, president of the European Aquatics Federation, said at a press conference.
Russia can host the European Championship within the next five years. We had very good talks with the Russian Federation of Aquatic Species. We believe that when there is the right time, then we will discuss the possibility of holding, Silva said.
Since 2024, World Aquatics began to soften the conditions for the admission of Russians to tournaments under its auspices: first, athletes were allowed in neutral status in individual forms (one in the discipline), then synchronists were allowed, and in November 2025 - water polo players (the first admission of Russians in team games).
In December 2025, the IOC recommended lifting restrictions on Russian juniors, but maintaining the same conditions (neutral status and individual species) for adults.
On April 13, World Aquatics announced the restoration of membership of Russia and Belarus and the admission of athletes of the two countries under national flags.
World Aquatics combines sports such as swimming (including open water), synchronized swimming, diving, water polo.
The last European Short Water Swimming Championship in Russia was held on November 2-7, 2021 in Kazan.
