FINA Officially Responds to Italian Swimming Federation; Softens Stance

ROME, Italy, May 24. AS previously reported, the Italian Swimming Federation stated that it would allow swimmers to use suits not on the FINA approved lists at its upcoming national championships.

At that time, news came out from within FINA that the World Championship hosts could be at jeopardy of suspension from competing at Worlds if the national governing body flouted FINA's rules.

FINA, however, has since softened its stance according to a press release from the Italian Swimming Federation. According to an article posted on Italy's web site, FINA sent the governing body a letter stating its case regarding the Italian Championships.

FINA explained that Italy had full authority regarding its own selection procedures, but that any world-record times swum in unapproved suits would not be ratified. Meanwhile, European records would be under the authority of the European Swimming League (LEN). LEN has yet to make a statement regarding its stance on the issue.

Press release in Italian on Italian Swimming Federation web site.

Subscribe
Notify of
guest

Welcome to our community. We invite you to join our discussion. Our community guidelines are simple: be respectful and constructive, keep on topic, and support your fellow commenters. Commenting signifies that you agree to our Terms of Use

0 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
0
Would love your thoughts, please comment.x
()
x