The following video presents 16th FINA World Championships – Kazan 2015 (teaser):
The 16th FINA World Championships will be held in Kazan, Russia, from July 24 – August 9, 2015. Kazan has now developed the most advanced sporting infrastructure in all of Russia and has one of the most advanced Aquatic facilities in the world.
Kazan, the capital of Tatarstan Republic, Russia, is the host for the 16th FINA World Championships which will feature competitions in six different disciplines; swimming, synchronised swimming, diving, high diving, water polo and open water swimming.
- Dozens of athletes from all parts of the world arrive every day in the host city of the upcoming mega aquatics event, to take place from July 24 – August 9, 2015.
- Kazan will welcome approximately 2,500 athletes coming from 186 nations for this edition of the event.
Also, FINA Water World Park will be officially opened on July 24.
- It will be available to the general public during the whole period of the Championships from midday till 22:00.
- FREE Admission to the FINA Water World Park which has a capacity of 20,000 visitors.
Furthermore, for the professional photographers covering this event, Nikon Professional Services (NPS) will set up a service center to offer support and services, including equipment inspections, cleaning, minor repairs and the loan of equipment.
The following video presents Nikon Professional Services – BCN2013:
NPS supports accredited Nikon professional photographers at around 50 major sporting events throughout the year. Robert Cristina, Manager – NPS Nikon Europe, talks about the particular challenges of shooting at the FINA World Swimming Championships, BCN2013.
PRESS RELEASE
Nikon to Support 16th FINA World Championships as Official FINA Partner
July 16, 2015
Nikon Corporation (Kazuo Ushida, President, Tokyo) is pleased to announce its official partnership with the Fédération International de Natation (FINA) at the 16th FINA World Championships, to be held from July 24 to August 9, 2015 in Kazan, Russia.
As an official FINA partner, the Nikon logo will be conspicuous throughout, appearing on the men’s bibs, photographers’ bibs and at the pool side.
In addition, a special website “FINA/Nikon GALLERY” will be launched to showcase images of the athletes and championships.
Furthermore, for the professional photographers covering this event, Nikon Professional Services (NPS) will set up a service center to offer support and services, including equipment inspections, cleaning, minor repairs and the loan of equipment.
The FINA World Championships is a prestigious biennial aquatic sports event hosted by FINA, which is made up of 208 member federations. The Championships, which is recognized as an important international contest, will feature a total of 75 events in six aquatic sports, namely swimming, diving, high diving, water polo, open water swimming, and synchronized swimming, which this year will include mixed synchronized swimming. More than 2,000 top athletes from approx. 180 countries and areas worldwide will participate in the Championships and, as on previous occasions, it is sure to attract worldwide attention.
Nikon first partnered with FINA in 2007 and since then has continued to support both the FINA World Championships and the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m).
Because Nikon respects athletes who are continuously challenging their own limits, and wants to enhance its presence worldwide, it will continue to support a range of international sporting events.
The following video presents FINA 16th World Championships Kazan 2015 – Preparations Update:
- Azat Kadyrov, Director General of Kazan 2015
interview conducted on April 25, 2015
