European Aquatics Championships Begin in Paris

Updated at: August 10, 2026 at 03:00 AM

The 2026 European Aquatics Championships are currently making a splash in France, taking place in Paris and Saint-Denis from July 31 to August 16.

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Marking the 38th edition of this event, it also celebrates a historic milestone: the centenary of the very first championships held in 1926.

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This year's competition brings together elite athletes from across the continent to compete in swimming, diving, artistic swimming, open-water swimming, and high diving.

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The championships utilize the state-of-the-art Olympic Aquatics Centre in Saint-Denis, a key legacy project from the 2024 Paris Olympics.

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Meanwhile, the iconic River Seine takes center stage for open-water and high diving events, showcasing the city's commitment to urban river restoration.

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With world-class talent competing in venues steeped in Olympic history, the 2026 championships are set to be a memorable celebration of aquatic sports, honoring a century of tradition while pushing the boundaries of modern competition.

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When and where are the 2026 European Aquatics Championships being held?

Budapest, Hungary, from July 31 to August 16, 2026.

Paris and Saint-Denis, France, from July 31 to August 16, 2026.

Saint-Denis, France, from August 10 to August 20, 2026.

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Paris and Saint-Denis, France, from July 31 to August 16, 2026.

Which historic milestone is being celebrated at the 2026 championships?

The 200th anniversary of the founding of Paris.

The 50th anniversary of the first European Aquatics Championships.

The centenary of the inaugural European Aquatics Championships held in 1926.

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The centenary of the inaugural European Aquatics Championships held in 1926.

What is the significance of the Olympic Aquatics Centre in Saint-Denis?

It is a legacy venue that was developed for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

It is a temporary venue built exclusively for the European championships.

It is the oldest aquatic venue in France, dating back to 1931.

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It is a legacy venue that was developed for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

What new category of competition is debuting at this year's event?

Para Swimming.

Synchronized high diving.

Underwater hockey.

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Para Swimming.

Which specific events are taking place in the River Seine?

Artistic swimming and diving.

Open-water swimming and high diving.

Pool swimming and Para Swimming.

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Open-water swimming and high diving.

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