World Aquatics Names Host of 2027 World Junior Championships
World Aquatics has announced that Oeiras, Portugal will serve as the host of the 2027 World Junior Championships, where more than 600 athletes are expected to represent 90 countries. The dates for the competition will be August 16-21 at the Jamor Swimming Pool Complex. Portugal will become the 10th country to host the World Junior Champs, with Peru the only nation to have been a two-time host.
“The World Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships in Oeiras, Portugal adds to a stellar lineup of swimming competitions for 2027,” President Al Musallam said. “With the World Aquatics Championships heading to Budapest and the Swimming World Cup taking in Berlin, Paris and London, the World Junior Championships completes a hugely exciting calendar.
“This event provides a platform for the world’s most talented young swimmers, and we are sure they will experience a memorable Championships in Oeiras. On behalf of World Aquatics, I would like to express our gratitude to the Portuguese Swimming Federation, its President Miguel Arrobas and the Municipality of Oeiras for its commitment to delivering an outstanding event.”
The World Junior Championships debuted in 2006 and this year’s edition will be open to athletes born between 2009 and 2013. In past years, the likes of Australian Kyle Chalmers and Canada’s Taylor Ruck have excelled, using the meet as launching points for their senior international careers.
On Friday, World Aquatics also announced that bidding for the 2029, 2031 and 2033 World Junior Championships will open in early 2027. Next year’s World Championships are slated for Budapest, Hungary.