37th AIDA World Apnea Championships
LimassolSun, Sep 27, 2026 · 09:00 AM – 02:00 PM
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The World Apnea Championships 2026, the 37th AIDA World Championships, will take placein Limassol, Cyprus, from 27 September to 10 October 2026. Returning to Cyprus for the fifth time, this prestigious international event highlights Limassol as one of the world’s premier freediving destinations. With its crystal-clear waters, excellent visibility, and warm, calm sea conditions, the region provides an ideal natural environment for deep diving and high-level competition. The Championships are expected to attract the world’s top freedivers, including leading athletes such as Alexey Molchanov, Petar Klovar and Zsofia Torocsik along with a global audience of teams, officials, and supporters. Visitors will have the opportunity to experience elite-level sport set against the unique coastal beauty of Cyprus. This major sporting event further strengthens Cyprus’ position as a hub for international aquatic sports and offers a unique opportunity for both locals and visitors to witness record-breaking performances in a truly exceptional setting.
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The world's leading freedivers gather in Limassol for the 37th AIDA World Championships, a depth freediving competition running 27 September to 10 October 2026 — the fifth time Cyprus has hosted the event. Held at Free2dive on 28 October Avenue, the free-to-attend competition covers deep-diving disciplines including constant weight and dynamic apnoea, with competitors from more than 50 countries.
The competition zone sits about a mile offshore in water roughly 170 metres deep, giving safety divers and judges room to work without disrupting the dives. Limassol's calm, clear Mediterranean water is one reason the championship keeps returning to the city.
What to expect
International athletes competing in multiple freediving disciplines, watched by a global community of diving enthusiasts, coaches, and officials. Free access to watch elite-level underwater sport in an intimate beach setting.
⏱️ 5 hrs
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- Dates: Sunday 27 September–Saturday 10 October 2026
- Venue: Free2dive, 28 October Avenue, Limassol
- Admission: Free
- Spectate from the beach; contact organizer for volunteer opportunities
Frequently asked questions
What is apnoea diving?
Freediving disciplines include deep diving on a single breath, dynamic apnoea (distance underwater), and static apnoea (holding breath at the surface)—all without tanks or air supply.
Is it free to watch?
Yes, spectators can watch competitions free of charge from designated beach areas.
Who do I contact for more information?
Reach out to Savvas Savva, event organizer, at [email protected] or +357 99 44 77 23. Visit freedivingcyprus.com for schedules.
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Alexey Molchanov
Alexey Olegovich Molchanov is a Russian free diver.
Petar Klovar
Petar Klovar is a Croatian freediver and, as of 2026, holder of World records in three disciplines: Constant weight without fins (CNF), Free immersion apnea (FIM) and CWTB.More
He was World no. 2 in the 2025 by the international ranking. He is member of the "Ocean" diving club in Rijeka.
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