For the third consecutive year the second stage of the world championships will take place in the natural arena of the Iglesias coast
The great spectacle of diving from great heights is preparing to return, for the third consecutive year, to the evocative setting of Porto Flavia. World Aquatics. Last July it was Aidan Heslop and Kaylea Arnett who won, now the world body for aquatic disciplines has revealed the calendar of the next High Diving World Cupconfirming the Italian appointment for the 12 and 13 June 2027. First there will be the seasonal debut of Fort Lauderdale (USA), scheduled for 10 and 11 April 2027. The appointment of Porto Flavia is part of the multi-year partnership between the World Aquatics federation and Marmeeting, an Italian company leader in the organization of events dedicated to High Diving. The athletes will compete by launching directly from the historic cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean — from platforms located at 27 meters for men And 20 meters for women —, transforming the mining site and the coast of Iglesias into a natural arena without equal. The two stages will represent the fundamental point for achieving qualification for the World Swimming Championshipswhich will be held in Budapest from 26 June to 18 July 2027. To obtain the world championship pass, athletes must have competed in at least one World Cup event in both 2026 and 2027 and obtain a minimum score standard of 200 points for men and 160 points for women.
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Haidan Heslop, British champion winner last year in Porto Flavia thus confirmed the confirmation of the stage in Sardinia: “The World Cup is one of the highlights of the season. Having Fort Lauderdale and Porto Flavia back on the calendar gives us two incredible places to race; I couldn’t think of two better contexts to showcase the power of diving from great heightsAnd the president of World Aquatics Husain Al Musallam. added: “The High Diving World Cup continues to grow in prestige and relevance. Confirming Fort Lauderdale and Porto Flavia offers athletes two extraordinary venues along the road to Budapest 2027. We are certain that, in such spectacular contexts, our sport will once again provide unforgettable moments and great emotions to audiences around the world”.
