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During the meeting, different areas were discussed and major measures to be implemented were identified. The whole business model of FINA has been broken down and concrete recommendations were proposed following the conclusion of the extensive assessment.<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/category\/world\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">More world news<\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cToday marks an important milestone for FINA towards the reinforcement of its commitment to authenticity, transparency and reform. The Reform Committee reached a consensus on several key measures to be adopted as part of the change led by President Al-Musallam,<\/em>\u201d said <strong>Francois Carrard<\/strong>. \u201c<em>The recommendations will be presented by the Reform Committee at the upcoming FINA Congress. 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