Written by : Jose Alvarado S. ( Dj Malanga )
The event in Fukuoka, Japan will now take place between May 13-29, 2022, originally scheduled for July 16-Aug. 1 of next year.
The decision follows the postponement of the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games to 2021 due to the coronavirus pandemic.
After establishing contacts with relevant stakeholders and receiving comments from them, we have no doubt that the decision taken will provide the best possible conditions for all participants in the championships, "said FINA President Julio Maglione.
In a time of unprecedented uncertainty, FINA hopes that the announcement of these dates will allow some clarity in planning for all concerned.
The change after consulting with broadcasters, athletes and national federations follows similar movements in athletics and soccer for the world championships in Oregon and the European Women's Championship in England.
Soichiro Takashima, the mayor of Fukuoka, says there will be no reduction in the competition schedule.
"Of course, due to lingering fears of COVID-19 here in Fukuoka city, we still cannot let our guard down," he said.
"However, we will continue to do our utmost to eliminate COVID-19 as soon as possible to meet the expectations of many athletes and sports fans who long for the opening of our championships and make the event a huge success."
The swimming corps confirmed that its World Masters Championship will also take place on Kyushu Island from May 31 to June 9, 2022.
