Thailand Hosts Asian Age Group Water Sports Championships
Thailand will host the Asian Age Group Water Sports Championships in July 2026, drawing 1,226 athletes from 34 nations competing in swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, and water polo across three Bangkok-area venues.
The Asian Age Group Championships 2026 was announced on July 9, 2026, at Alexander Hotel, with Col. Thammas Promphao, president of the Thai Water Sports Association, leading the press conference. The competition will take place from July 16-25, 2026, featuring swimming, diving, synchronized swimming, and water polo across three venues: the Government Sports Complex pool for swimming, Assumption University's Samutprakan campus for diving and synchronized swimming, and Thammasat University's Rangsit campus for water polo.
The event will attract 34 nations with approximately 1,226 athletes and 332 officials. Col. Thammas emphasized this represents Thailand's pride as host nation for the first time in a decade, showcasing the country's capability to organize world-class international sporting events. The championship serves as an important platform for young water sports athletes to gain international experience and develop toward competing in the Asian Games, Olympics, and world championships.
For Thailand, hosting the event will enhance the nation's image as a center for international sports competitions, boost tourism and sports-related economy, and inspire Thai youth to pursue water sports. The competition aims to foster friendships and excellence in Asian water sports development. Col. Thammas thanked sponsor organizations including PTTEP, Thai Oil, and PTT Global Chemical, and expressed wishes for the championship's tremendous success. He also presented flowers to five Thai female water polo players returning from international clubs in Israel, Russia, and Hungary.
