we are discussing the madness that occurred at the Ft Lauderdale Pro Swim Marchand has a few areas of improvement to work on if he hopes to return to his Paris form at the World Championships this summer in Singapore having tight battles in both the 200 and 400 IM but ultimately touching 2nd in both Angela Martinez Guillen won her first over individual World Cup title in her home country Italy swept the podium on the men’s side Olympic champions Kristof Milak and Tom Dean are among the newly announced commitments to the Monaco Mare Nostrum stop from May 17-18 October 08th, 2024 Europe, International, News European Aquatics has announced the hosts for 12 new European Aquatics Championships events across the continent including dnotably hosts for next year’s European Junior Championships and European U23 Championships Samorin, Slovakia will serve as the country’s first-ever host for a major European Aquatics event when it hosts the back-to-back European U23 Swimming Championships from June 26th-28th and the European Junior Swimming Championships from July 1st-6th. The organization had previously announced that it was in talks with Slovakia to play host to the meets Samorin is a small town in western Slovakia While the city has a population of under 14,000 it is home to the x-bionicsphere Olympic training center The massive athletics complex of around 250 acres includes training facilities for 27 Olympic disciplines along with 282 hotel rooms The complex is home to a 50 meter outdoor pool and a 25 meter indoor pool The temperature in late June and early July averages highs in the low 80s Fahrenheit (25-27 Celsius) and lows in the low 60s F (16-18 C) and is historically the wettest part of the year in the region (though it is not a particularly-rainy region to begin with) Slovakia has not won a medal at the European Junior Championships since the 1993 dissolution of Czechoslovakia via the Velvet Revolution. Sprinter Teresa Ivan did win bronze in the 50 free and silver in the 50 free skins race at the inaugural edition of the U23 Championships last year in Ireland Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_2" ).setAttribute( "value" One of the few towns left in Slovakia with a Hungarian ethnic majority I wonder if that had anything to do with the decision (the current mayor is Hungarian) Swimming isn’t massively popular in Slovakia I don’t think that these meets are important enough for ethno-geopolitics to play that big of a role Slovakia probably wants to step into the world of sports tourism and they’ve got this incredible Olympic sports center it probably won’t hurt when it comes to how successful it will turn out to be The owner of this complex is some Saudi or Emirati prince I don’t think the mayor has much to do with anyting that’s going on there I must say that it is one of the best sport centres I ever been to It’s too expensive and the food is atrocious but I live in Vienna and it’s just so conveniently located from here Real ones hate inferior and unsustainable privately funded athletic infrastructure (USA) More from Braden KeithSee All Subscribe to our newsletter and receive our latest updates double gold European junior gold medallist in Vilnius last year could be on for more gold in Samorin this summer Europe’s most talented junior swimmers will gather in Samorin this summer as Slovakia hosts its first European-level swimming competition The European Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships will take place at the x-bionic® sphere from July 1 to 6 following the staging of the second EA U23 Swimming Championships at the same venue from June 26 to 28 In his introduction to the event’s information bulletin European Aquatics President Antonio Silva wrote: “For six days Europe’s most talented junior swimmers will compete in an environment that promotes excellence and sustainability and will allow us to celebrate the stars of the future a certified European Aquatics performance lab and training centre is a state-of-the-art venue designed to provide the best possible conditions for both athletes and the environment accommodation and training facilities in one location and so reduce the overall carbon footprint of the event “I would like to pay a special tribute to the Slovak Swimming Federation and the Local Organizing Committee who are working diligently to create a seamless experience that reflects our shared vision of excellence and sustainability I would also like to express my sincere thanks to all the contributing stakeholders whose dedicated support are crucial to the success of this championship whose coverage of the event is vital as well.” Writing ahead of the staging of the 51st edition of this event  President of the Slovak Swimming Federation added:  “This event marks a historic moment for the Slovak Swimming Federation as it is the first time we have the honour of hosting a European-level swimming competition “This milestone could not have been reached without the strong backing of the newly established ministry of Sport and Tourism which is paving the way for the growth of Slovak sports and has played a pivotal role in making this event a reality “The European Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships have always been a stage for showcasing the brightest young talents “This competition provides a unique opportunity for junior swimmers to shine The event – which will be hosted close to the Slovakian capital of Bratislava – is open to Boys aged 15 to 18 and Girls aged 14 to 17 Among the highlights of last year’s EA Junior Swimming Championships in Vilnius Lithuania was a record-breaking fourth successive title win for Estonia’s Eneli Jefimova in the 100m breaststroke and a wide-ranging performance from Italy’s Sarah Curtis who earned gold in the 50m and 100m freestyle but there will be an opportunity for other outstanding performers in Vilnius to return in search of further junior medals who won 800m and 1500m freestyle gold will turn 16 on April 9 this year who retained her 400m medley title in a Championship record of 4:29.38 and 4x200m freestyle gold as well as 800m freestyle silver and 1500m freestyle bronze In boys’ competition Turkiye’s Kuzey Tuncelli who won 800m freestyle gold in a national record and 1500m freestyle gold in a World Junior And Romania’s Robert-Andrei Badea who won the 200m medley in a national record and the 400m medley in a Championship and national record Read the full information bulletin for the European Aquatics here: https://europeanaquatics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-EA-Junior-SW-Championships-Samorin-Info-Bulletin.pdf Tel: +41 22 552 99 99Fax: +41 22 552 99 89eaoffice@europeanaquatics.org  Powered by MicroPlus Data Processing & Timing Whether you’re a qualified athlete competing in Challenge’s flagship event Or a keen age-grouper looking at entering the open middle distance race long distance triathlete Jenny Lucas-Hill dives into what makes this weekend of triathlon so exciting to be a part of With tips from pro triathletes Lucy Buckingham and Florian Angert keep reading to find out everything you need to know to make the most of your Šamorín experience Hit your next personal best at Challenge Family’s iconic flagship event where a lightning-fast course meets a unique venue to create a race experience like no other Alongside the qualification-only Championship race and the open middle distance event Triathletes also have the option of participating in sprint and Olympic distance races a ‘Tryathlon’ pool-based super sprint race for beginners or a dedicated kids’ run for the inspired next generation With the opportunity to train and race alongside some of triathlon’s top middle distance pros in a world-class Olympic sporting facility Challenge Šamorín and The Championship offer an incredible experience for competitors and triathlon fans alike Šamorín is a small town in Slovakia situated a few miles southeast of the capital of Bratislava Within easy reach of popular tourist spots such as Vienna and Budapest Slovakia offers a ‘road less travelled’ destination with plenty of culture history and stunning natural landscapes to explore – including the popular EuroVelo 6 Atlantic-Black Sea cycling route When you think of a triathlon training destination your mind might automatically cast itself towards the Canary Islands the home to Challenge Šamorín and The Championship offers up a strong contender for the ultimate alternative triathlon getaway Equipped with facilities for 26 Olympic sports this training venue plays host to all the world-class facilities you could dream of to help you get race day ready to an athletics track and a gym complete with an indoor training room equipped with Wahoo turbo trainers cold pools and even a salt cave for that all-important recovery Šamorín might just become your new favourite triathlon training location Challenge Family welcomes athletes with disabilities and for the last three years has hosted the Special Olympics European Triathlon Open Competition as part of the Challenge Šamorín event weekend the organiser states that the race venue is accessible and that there are no restrictions for people with disabilities For triathletes who’ve qualified for The Championship at another Challenge event the opportunity to test yourself against the best age-groupers in your category is a chance not to be missed But for those considering entering the open middle distance race here’s why you should be adding Challenge Šamorín to your race calendar: flat and packed with PB potential – for those who don’t underestimate it The canal swim is followed by an uber quick bike course but you’ll need to be able to dial into that aero position to make the most of the flat profile the run takes athletes across a wide variety of terrain with multiple twists and turns to keep things exciting The bike course at Šamorín is flat and fast but it shouldn't be underestimated says pro triathlete Florian Angert: "Practice riding in the aero position for as long as possible A 90k flat bike course sounds easy but it’s demanding in a completely different way." Expect the unexpected as you head out of T2 on to the 5-lap run course Twisting and turning through the x-bionic® sphere venue and Šamorín town itself athletes will encounter a variety of challenging terrains "Practice running off road," says Lucy Buckingham "Even though the run course is relatively flat it has challenging terrain so also practice taking on fluids when running In hot conditions the aid stations will be very important!" The Championship and Challenge Šamorín offers up a fast, flat course – primed with personal best potential. The canal swim means currents could be a factor, so athletes who can perform some of their open water swim training in a river will be well prepared. To make the most of the flat bike course, spend plenty of time getting dialled into your time trial position. Being able to stay aero and push the power down on the bars will be key for maximising your speed. Typically the draft zone is extended to 20m at The Championship – practice holding that distance with a friend or team mate in the build up to the race so you don’t accidentally pick up any costly drafting penalties. The run course at Šamorín holds its own unique challenge, with athletes encountering a variety of terrain – from grass and sand, to the soft surfaces in the horse stables. It’s well worth incorporating some off road or trail running into your training routine to help you prepare for these slightly more challenging terrains. Travel to Šamorín is easy, thanks to its location in the heart of Europe. Bratislava airport is just a 20 minute drive away and offers direct flights from many major European cities, with Vienna and Budapest airports also just a short journey away. If you’re not booking a hire car, then airport transfers can be easily arranged via Challenge’s partner service. The x-bionic® hotel at the race venue itself offers ideal accommodation for race participants, with world-class training facilities, a wellbeing centre and with several restaurants for that all-important pre-race fuel all just a short stroll away from the start line. With Bratislava only a short drive away, those wanting self-catering accommodation or alternative hotels will be spoiled for choice. Camping is also available at the resort itself, or at the Stellplatz caravan park, just 650m away from x-bionic® sphere. Challenge Šamorín and The Championship provides an epic weekend of triathlon for spectators, as well as race participants. In the days prior to the race, the organisers are set to host a series of talks/presentations on various topics which will be open to both athletes and their supporters. A wide range of side events happening on the Saturday give support crews the opportunity to experience the unique race venue for themselves. From a ‘Tryathlon’ beginners super sprint race, to draft legal Olympic and sprint distance races and a kids’ run. Add in a huge expo and food zone, plus a children’s area complete with inflatables and other family-friendly activities – and there’s plenty going on to keep supporters busy while their athlete gets ready to race. On race day, the swim at Šamorín is one of the most spectator-friendly swim courses out there – with supporters able to track their athlete’s progress down the canal and cross over to the other side via a bridge to cheer them on. The bike course takes place on closed roads, making it difficult for spectators to get out on the course. But the run sees athletes make their way around the x-bionic® sphere resort on a multi-lap course – giving spectators multiple chances to cheer their athlete on. With top professional triathletes competing for the $100k prize purse, spectators can expect a race day packed with excitement. Across the river from Old Town Bratislava, is the Garden of Janko Kráľ, Central Europe’s oldest public park. For hikers or mountain bikers, the nearby Devínska Kobyla nature reserve offers beautiful scenery with trails through forests and meadows. A ‘road less travelled’ destination Slovakia might be, but with it’s range of interesting architecture and scenic countryside you’ll find yourself kept surprisingly busy should you choose to spend a little extra time exploring the country after the race. Become a champion, turn your triathlon dream into a reality More event inspiration with our Let's Race... guides 23 Mar 2025 09:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Slovan Bratislava B won 2–0 over FC STK 1914 Samorin on Sun Predicted lineups are available for the match a few days in advance while the actual lineup will be available about an hour ahead of the match The current head to head record for the teams are FC STK 1914 Samorin 3 win(s) Have scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between FC STK 1914 Samorin and Slovan Bratislava B on Sun 23 Mar 2025 09:30:00 GMT?Slovan Bratislava B won 2–0 over FC STK 1914 Samorin on Sun 23 Mar 2025 09:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 8 goals in their last 5 matches FC STK 1914 Samorin is playing home against Slovan Bratislava B on Sun Samorin has withdrawn as the host of the 2025 European Dressage Championships The FEI Board held a teleconference on 27 August and took the decision to withdraw the organisation of the FEI Dressage European Championship 2025 from Šamorín (SVK) at the request of the Organiser The Board further directed FEI Headquarters to reopen the bidding process for the 2025 European Dressage Championship This is the third time that Samorin has backed out of their intentions to host a major FEI Championship In 2018 it bid for the World Equestrian Games but pulled out In 2022 Samorin was  the sole bidder for the 2022 World Equestrian Games but again they back-paddled and the FEI then allocated the World Championships to Herning The Slovakian city of Samorin  has hosted multiple CDI's in 2015 Stalls for Rent at Durondeau Dressage in Peer, Belgium Exceptionally Well Located Equestrian Facility in Wellington, Florida Well-built Equestrian Estate With Multiple Business Opportunities in Sweden Stable Units for Rent at Lotje Schoots' Equestrian Center in Houten (NED) For Rent: Several Apartments and Stable Wing at High-End Equestrian Facility Stable Wing Available at Reiterhof Wensing on Dutch/German border Real Estate: Well-Appointed Country House with Extensive Equestrian Facility in the U.K. Rémi Blot 2024–Dorothee Schneider on Dayman won the World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle Sunday to give the German rider her first points toward qualifying for the Final in Basel Dorothee and the 12-year-old Westfalen gelding scored 76.055% for the win after placing second in the Grand Prix Satrday who ride First Class to victory in the Grand Prix Ingrid later this week heads to Paris with Franziskus as reserve on the German Olympic team Austria’s Diana Porsche on Dahoud was third in the musical performance on 75.515% https://results.equi-score.com/event/2024/27358/en/resultlist/10 The final CSIO3* 1.45m Longines EEF Series Region Central qualifier got underway Friday afternoon at the X-Bionic Sphere venue in Samorin culminating in a nail-biting three way jump-off between host nation Slovakia with Slovakia finishing in second place and Italy coming home in third.  Friday’s competition was also the last of the eight Longines EEF Series regional qualifiers to take place The top teams from Region Central and Region South will go forward to their semi-final in Budapest in July Greece and Ukraine qualifying from Region South this meant that there were seven Region Central semi-final slots up for grabs.  Denmark and Mexico tied for first place on a score of zero Switzerland and Germany sat in joint second place with four penalties apiece with Hungary just behind them on five penalties Slovenia and Austria rounded out the top ten the order changed and changed again as the fast paced and exciting contest unfolded.  Mexican Nicolas Pizarro jumped a lovely clear first round aboard Chacco’s Airman PS (Chacco-Blue x Con Air) but provided the discard score in the second round when faulting at both parts of the double at 11a and b Team mate Ernesto Canseco posted two eye catching clear rounds riding the 12-year-old mare Haraminka P (Verdi TN x Voltaire Pref) as did Jose Antonio Chedraui Eguia with his 11-year-old gelding Con-Cor (Starpower x Padinus) Mexican third line rider Jose Antonio Chedraui Eguia and the 18-year-old gelding Mighty Mouse (Quartz Adelheid Z x Codexco) were the discard score in round one chipping out the back rail at fence 5 and faulting again at the second part of the double posting a clear second round and ensuring Mexico remained in contention Host nation Slovakia were keen to perform well in front of their home crowd Dominika Gaalova opened the account with a super clear aboard the 9-year-old stallion Kriek (Kannan x Heartbreaker) They picked up four penalties in the second round frustratingly tapping out the back rail of the final fence David Horvath and U2 Westeleven Z (Uto Kervec x Calypso) provided the discard score in the first round when knocking the final part of the double at fence 11b and picking up two time faults but jumped a beautiful clear second round to keep the pressure on Mexico and Italy Local hero Bronislav Chudyba could do no wrong posting two outstanding clear rounds with his exceptional 10-year-old stallion Statis Conti (Stakkato x unknown) Slovakian anchorman Radovan Sillo then followed up with a masterclass of riding aboard the 13-year-old gelding Quadrosson Ask (Quadros x Carentan) The Italian team were keen to build on their brilliant victory at the Region South qualifier in Athens earlier in June Omar Bonomelli provided the discard score in round one Riccardo Pisani and Giacomo Bassi all jumping clear Bonomelli made amends aboard Chippendel de La Tour (Conrad x For Pleasure) whilst Pisani picked up four penalties with Oliver Van’t Heike (Epleaser Van'T Heike x Argentinus). Angelica Canonici remained fault free with Vertigo Z (Vigo d'Arsouilles x Kannan) as did Giacomo Bassi with the impressive and consistent stallion Cape Cod (Tornesch x Kashmir van Schuttershof).  A three way jump-off to decide the top placings got underway with Mexican Ernesto Canseco and Haraminka P posting what proved to be an unbeatable and fast clear in a time of 35.47 seconds Bronislav Chudyba and Statis Conti finished less than a second behind Italy's Giacomo Bassi and Cape Cod were hot on their heels leaving Italy in third place overall.  © 2025 World of Showjumping - All rights reserved Powered by Artionet - Generated with IceCube2.Net Slovakia is set to become a focal point for European aquatics this summer as it hosts two prestigious events back-to-back: the European U23 Swimming Championships and the European Junior Swimming Championships Both competitions will take place at the state-of-the-art x-bionic sphere in Šamorín a venue renowned for its world-class facilities This historic moment marks the first time a single nation has hosted both events in the same year solidifying Slovakia’s reputation as a hub for elite sports which have received €500,000 in support from the Ministry of Tourism and Sport were officially confirmed during a signing ceremony attended by Antonio Silva President of the Slovak Swimming Federation (SSF) The European U23 Swimming Championships will be held from June 26 to 28 June followed closely by the European Junior Swimming Championships from July 1 to 6 these events are expected to attract more than 2,000 participants – including athletes emphasised the significance of hosting these events: “These are the highest-level swimming championships we can organize outside of senior-level events and they hold significant strategic importance for our country,” he said “Hosting international competitions not only enhances Slovakia’s global recognition but also boosts tourism and provides critical support to our athletes.” The choice of Šamorín as the host venue reflects its unparalleled ability to integrate training President Silva praised this innovative approach noting how it enhances the experience for athletes and organizers alike “Our goal is to make European aquatics events more centralised is especially important for helping athletes transition from junior to senior competition Hosting both events consecutively at one venue offers significant benefits including streamlined logistics and a unified atmosphere.” Silva also highlighted the Championships’ role in preparing athletes for the 2025 World Championships in Singapore with the U23 event serving as a critical final qualification opportunity For the SSF hosting these events is both a privilege and a testament to their capabilities Šulek expressed his excitement about showcasing Slovakia’s organisational expertise while providing local athletes with a unique opportunity to compete on home territory “This is a chance to give our young swimmers a taste of top-tier competition in an environment they know and trust,” he said “It also allows our referees to gain valuable international experience SSF General Secretary Ivana Lange reflected on the years of planning that have gone into these Championships “Our goal is not only to promote swimming as a sport but also to raise awareness of its benefits and inspire the next generation By involving young athletes and coaches in the preparations we aim to foster a deeper connection to the sport and its potential to positively impact lives,” she said Fans eager to witness the excitement can purchase tickets starting in February 2025 with 500 tickets available daily for each event Organisers hope local supporters will create a vibrant atmosphere for the athletes while JOJ ŠPORT will provide live broadcasts for those unable to attend in person Slovakia will take part in two European Aquatics pilot programmes: “Swim Safe Europe,” aimed at improving swimming competence among children Silva underscored the importance of these efforts citing troubling statistics about drowning rates across Europe By improving education for children and coaches we aim to reduce these numbers and make aquatic activities safer for everyone Slovakia’s schools will lead the way in implementing these programmes,” Silva explained the European U23 and Junior Swimming Championships promise not only to highlight the best of European aquatics but also to leave a lasting legacy in Slovakia this dual event will undoubtedly mark a significant milestone for the sport and the region A €20 million investment for a new sports complex stirs debate over transparency and fiscal priorities led by Prime Minister Robert Fico’s Smer party has approved €20 million in funding for a new multi-purpose sports arena in Šamorín a venue that could accommodate up to 5,000 spectators for sports including basketball As a potential boost to Slovakia’s sporting reputation, the facility could be proposed as a venue for the Olympic Games, if neighbouring Hungary decides to submit a bid to host the Olympics in the future, writes Denník N. Questions also remain over whether Slovakia needs another large sports venue.    The financial arrangement for the new Šamorín arena raises further questions.    11 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}Lokomotiva Zvolen won 1–0 over FC STK 1914 Samorin on Fri The current head to head record for the teams are Lokomotiva Zvolen 0 win(s) Have scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Lokomotiva Zvolen and FC STK 1914 Samorin on Fri 11 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT?Lokomotiva Zvolen won 1–0 over FC STK 1914 Samorin on Fri 11 Apr 2025 14:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches Lokomotiva Zvolen is playing home against FC STK 1914 Samorin on Fri Jörne Sprehe (GER) and the 10-year-old stallion Toys (Toulon x Quidam de Revel) took the top honours in Sunday's CSI4* 1.55m Grand Prix at the Danube Champions Tour in Šamorín.  Thirteen of the 49 horse-and-rider combinations at start made it through to the jump-off where Sprehe stopped the clock at 39.54 seconds to take the win A little over a second behind followed Lilly Attwood (GBR) and Cor-Leon vd Vlierbeek Z (Calvaro F.C while a time of 40.67 put Fanny Guerdat Skalli (FRA) and Henzo des Montats (Vagabond de La Pomme x Lucifer) third.  Lucas Porter (USA) and Kentucky N (Carrera VDL x Cassiano 3) finished fourth followed by Niels Bruynseels (BEL) and Origi vd Vosberg (Echo Van T Spieveld x Clinton) in fifth after the two clocked a time of 42.17 seconds in the jump-off Many of the continent’s most talented young performers will have a last opportunity to qualify for this year’s World Aquatics Championships in Singapore when they compete at the second edition of the European Aquatics U23 Swimming Championships in Samorin In his introduction to the event’s information bulletin European Aquatics President Antonio Silva commented: “The European Aquatics U23 Swimming Championships were launched in 2023 to serve as a vital bridge between junior and senior swimming to give Europe’s emerging stars a platform to refine their skills and compete at the highest level against their peers “This second edition will build on the success of the inaugural event in Dublin which showcased athletes like future Olympic champion Daniel Wiffen who won a gold medal at his home pool in front of a sold-out crowd.” The Championships promise to create similar excitement in the x-bionic® sphere “This facility combines accommodation and competition in one location and aligns perfectly with European Aquatics’ vision of promoting responsible and eco-conscious events,” Silva added “This event takes place at the same venue as our Junior Swimming Championships which start on July 1 allowing us to have two of our major events organised by the same host in what will be a major promotion for age-group competition next summer.” President of the Slovak Swimming Federation “We proudly host the second edition of this successful event building on the momentum of its inaugural championship “We are committed to doing our best to ensure this extremely important event secures its place as an established part of the European aquatics calendar “None of this would have been possible without the strong support of the newly established ministry of sport and Tourism which is charting a new path for Slovak sport Their backing has been instrumental in making this event a reality.” is a short drive from the Slovak capital of Bratislava Its x-bionic® sphere resort has become an official Olympic Training Centre which is open all year round The event is open to athletes aged 19 to 23 It will be followed at the same venue by the European Aquatics Junior Swimming Championships from July 1 to 6 The inaugural EA U23 Championships in 2023 thoroughly fulfilled the aspiration of providing a bridge between junior and senior swimming featuring several athletes who would go on to secure senior success at European and global level in 2024 Wiffen announced his intention of “winning gold in Paris.” A year later he became Olympic 800m freestyle champion in an Olympic record of 7:38.19 Earlier in 2024 he had become Ireland’s first world champion in winning the 800m freestyle title in Doha adding 1500m gold and being named as Male Swimmer of the Championships also found her way onto the Olympic podium in 2024 as she earned 100m breaststroke bronze And Ireland’s Ellen Walshe – 2021 world short course silver medallist in the 400m medley – won gold in the 200m and 400m medley prefacing an Olympic appearance in which she reached the final The hosts topping the medals table with six golds in a total of nine medals Great Britain and Germany finished second and third respectively after gaining five golds each who had won European gold and silver in 2022 the Dublin event also proved to be hugely helpful as she emulated McSharry’s hat-trick by securing the 400m Gose won a silver and two bronzes at the World Aquatics Championships Olympic bronze in the 1500m freestyle and gold and silver at the World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) in Budapest Read the full European Aquatics U23 Swimming Championships information bulletin here: https://europeanaquatics.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/2025-EA-U23-SW-Championships-Samorin-Info-Bulletin.pdf 02 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC STK 1914 Samorin won 1–0 over Stara Lubovna on Wed The current head to head record for the teams are Stara Lubovna 0 win(s) Have scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between Stara Lubovna and FC STK 1914 Samorin on Wed 02 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT?FC STK 1914 Samorin won 1–0 over Stara Lubovna on Wed 02 Apr 2025 14:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches Stara Lubovna is playing home against FC STK 1914 Samorin on Wed 30 Mar 2025 08:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC STK 1914 Samorin won 1–0 over Malzenice on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are FC STK 1914 Samorin 1 win(s) Haven't kept a clean sheet in 14 matches FC STK 1914 Samorin and Malzenice have not drawn any of their last 3 matches against each other Have scored 3 goals in their last 5 matches Haven't scored in their last 2 matches Who won between FC STK 1914 Samorin and Malzenice on Sun 30 Mar 2025 08:30:00 GMT?FC STK 1914 Samorin won 1–0 over Malzenice on Sun 30 Mar 2025 08:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 7 goals in their last 5 matches FC STK 1914 Samorin is playing home against Malzenice on Sun 07 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FK Pohronie won 3–1 over FC STK 1914 Samorin on Fri The current head to head record for the teams are FK Pohronie 1 win(s) Haven't kept a clean sheet in 8 matches Haven't kept a clean sheet in 12 matches Who won between FK Pohronie and FC STK 1914 Samorin on Fri 07 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT?FK Pohronie won 3–1 over FC STK 1914 Samorin on Fri 07 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 4 goals in their last 5 matches FK Pohronie is playing home against FC STK 1914 Samorin on Fri 06 Apr 2025 08:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC STK 1914 Samorin vs Puchov on Sun Have scored 11 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between FC STK 1914 Samorin and Puchov on Sun 06 Apr 2025 08:30:00 GMT?FC STK 1914 Samorin vs Puchov on Sun 06 Apr 2025 08:30:00 GMT ended in a 1–1 tie.InsightsHave scored 5 goals in their last 5 matches FC STK 1914 Samorin is playing home against Puchov on Sun 02 Mar 2025 09:30:00 GMT?.css-1txiau5-AnswerContainer{color:var(--GlobalColorScheme-Text-secondaryText2);}FC STK 1914 Samorin won 2–1 over Zilina B on Sun The current head to head record for the teams are FC STK 1914 Samorin 0 win(s) Have scored 9 goals in their last 5 matches Who won between FC STK 1914 Samorin and Zilina B on Sun 02 Mar 2025 09:30:00 GMT?FC STK 1914 Samorin won 2–1 over Zilina B on Sun 02 Mar 2025 09:30:00 GMT.InsightsHave scored 6 goals in their last 5 matches FC STK 1914 Samorin is playing home against Zilina B on Sun This weekend, The Championship will host its seventh annual event in Šamorín with several of the best athletes in the world lining up on Sunday May 19 Past winners include IRONMAN World Champions Lucy Charles-Barclay, Sebastian Kienle and Gustav Iden with the course records held by defending champions India Lee and Mathis Margirier In our look back at the history of the event we explore the factors that make the race so special and explain why The Championship is a staple of the racing calendar Having hosted the World Triathlon Long Distance Championships in 2022 Šamorín and the x-bionic sphere have firmly established themselves as a centrepiece for triathlon racing in Central Europe the x-bionic sphere and the surrounding area is a brilliant location for triathlon racing coupled with the atmosphere created by the amateur athletes and local fans which consists of five laps over varied terrain very fan friendly and always drawing a roaring crowd Doubling as the National Triathlon Centre for Slovakia the x-bionic sphere is a multi-sport paradise and as a result ‘The Championship’ attracts amateur athletes for both a brilliant race and a fantastic holiday Another reason why The Championship is so popular is its status as a battle between the best athletes in the world with triathlon world champions regularly choosing to make the trip over to Slovakia IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Rico Bogen will lineup for his first professional appearance in Šamorín which he has shared was the catalyst for kickstarting his transition to pro racing Charles-Barclay IRONMAN 70.3 and World Long Distance titles to her name is the most successful athlete in the history of the race with three successive victories spanning from 2017 to 2019 at the x-bionic sphere Kienle, Iden and Lionel Sanders and to compete for a portion of the €100,000 prize purse and 400 Challenge Family World Bonus points up for grabs eleven men and nine women from the PTO World Top 40 will race with all three of the men’s podium from the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship racing plus T100 Triathlon World Tour podium finishers India Lee To find out how to watch the race live this weekend, and for more information on who you can expect to see racing in the professional fields, click here Follow the madness of the 'Race that eats its young' on RUN247 Here we are to serve you with news right now quality journalism and subscribe on a monthly basis you can have full digital access to all news Proces du 13-November : ce que ces hommes opaques ont dans la tete Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet consectetur adipisicing elit Blanditiis optio incidunt eum omnis ratione error temporibus iure porro esse Integer consectetur quam eget ipsum dictum accumsan Donec non lectus id risus rutrum ullamcorper sit amet vel nulla This is a preview for The Championship, which was won by Great Britain’s India Lee and New Zealander Kyle Smith with both athletes breaking the previous course records Middle distance racing returns to Šamorín in Slovakia this weekend, as Challenge Family host the seventh edition of The Championship on the banks of the Danube River Frenchman Mathis Margirier and British athlete India Lee set the course records on their way to victory with Lee returning to defend her title in 2024 streaming information and how to watch the race live The Championship will take place on Sunday May 19 with the men kicking things off at 08:30 local time 02:30 on the East Coast and 23:30 on Saturday May 18 on the West Coast 02:40 on the East Coast and 23:40 on Saturday on the West Coast The race is also accessible via the Challenge Family website, by clicking here bike course record holder and last year’s bronze medalist Frederic Funk will start this race as the highest returning finisher from 2023 and one of the big contenders for the win The German, who finished second at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship last season, started the season with a disappointing ninth at the Singapore T100 where he lines up at The Championship for the fifth time Joining Funk in Slovakia will be his two fellow countrymen Rico Bogen and Jan Stratmann who sandwiched Funk in first and third at the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship last summer the trio are more than capable of doing the same again this weekend In an incredibly strong field, veteran racers like Pieter Heemeryck, third at the Singapore T100, can never be overlooked. He finished second to Sebastian Kienle here five years ago in what was an epic battle until the very late stages of the run The British duo of James Teagle and Josh Lewis – both top 10 finishers at the 2023 IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship – are also racing who has been making waves over the past 12 months Stateside are two more athletes who are absolutely capable of winning this race on their best days it is very hard to look past the defending champion who started this season with a brilliant victory at the Miami T100 back in March and was forced to withdraw midway through at the Singapore T100 the British star appears to be the leading contender heading into this weekend Up against her in Slovakia is Els Visser of the Netherlands who already has six podiums to her name in 2024 Other contenders include Fenella Langridge whose best finish is fourth at The Championship who finished in second behind Lee last year and was third at her first race of the season in Valencia last month Marta Sanchez of Spain and Denmark’s Laura Madsen have both won races already this season, and will be looking to add to their tally, with Sanchez picking up an impressive victory over Daniela Ryf at IRONMAN South Africa in April keep an eye out for Estonian Olympian Kaidi Kivioja who has raced both of the T100 Triathlon World Tour events as a wildcard this year where she has racked up two top-10 performances The first edition of The Championship took place at the x-bionic sphere, Šamorín in 2017. Last season, Mathis Margirier and India Lee took impressive wins and in the process, broke the previous course records set by Florian Angert in 2021 and Lucy Charles-Barclay in 2019 that there have been some changes to the course used over the years including the move of the swim which initially was in the River Danube the 1,900m swim takes place in the Danube Canal with the athletes completing a point-to-point swim the flat and fast course is just the one loop on a primarily out and back course the course takes in five laps of the x-Bionic sphere venue 2023: India Lee (GBR) and Mathis Margirier (FRA) 2022: Sara Perez Sala (ESP) and Gustav Iden (NOR)   2021: Lucy Buckingham (GBR) and Florian Angert (GER) 2019: Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR) and Sebastian Kienle (GER) 2018: Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR) and Lionel Sanders (CAN) 2017: Lucy Charles-Barclay (GBR) and Lionel Sanders (CAN) Men: Mathis Margirier (FRA) – 3:31:29 (2023) Women: India Lee (GBR) – 3:58:29 (2023) The crown jewel of the Challenge Family middle distance racing calendar The Championship offers a significant total prize purse of €100,000 and is a PTO Gold Tier Event As a Challenge Family event there’s also a second potential source of earnings for athletes too courtesy of the Challenge Family World Bonus Challenge Family offers a $125,000 bonus pot which is paid out to the top five ranked male and female athletes across the Challenge Family race season There are 400 World Bonus points on offer for the winner at The Championship significantly more than the 250 points awarded to regular Challenge Family middle distance race winners A purpose built playground for world-class athletes, each year the x-bionic® sphere in Šamorín, Slovakia plays host to Challenge Family’s flagship middle distance race: The Championship Athletes – PRO and amateur alike – from all around the globe descend upon this small town on the shores of the Danube to test themselves against the best and be part of a jam-packed weekend of multisport action which will surely see a stellar start list of PRO athletes line up We take a look at what it is about racing in Šamorín that has so many athletes coming back year after year – and share details on how to qualify for The Championship so you can experience it yourself next year why should you have competing at this middle distance triathlon on your bucket list in the first place to the race weekend atmosphere and the opportunity to rub shoulders with some of the world’s top PRO triathletes Here’s five reasons to race Challenge The Championship in Šamorín There’s a reason Challenge The Championship featured in our round-up of the fastest triathlons to target for an (almost) guaranteed personal best and a seriously speedy bike course – this is a race where you can enjoy picking up the pace and pushing the power Dial that aero position and nail your fuelling but features a few challenging sections with mixed terrain so you’ll want to head out of T2 with plenty of gas left in the tank and you’ll set yourself up with a strong chance of crossing the finish line with a new personal record time for the middle distance Race weekend at The Championship brings a buzz of non-stop action Expect a festival-like atmosphere that’s guaranteed to get you excited for race morning The main Championship event is a qualification-only race Every age-group athlete on the start line has earned their spot by putting in a strong performance at another Challenge Family race and definitely earns you some bragging rights you’ll have the opportunity to see how you stack up against some of the very best amateurs in your age group The ultimate motivation to test your limits – with the fun and camaraderie of doing it alongside likeminded triathletes The Championship is a race which consistently attracts a strong professional field. Last year we got to see multiple-time champion India Lee go head to head with star athletes including Els Visser And in the men’s race Kyle Smith smashed the course record to take the win with Frederic Funk and Kristian Hogenhaug in hot pursuit flat bike course and twists and turns of the mixed-terrain run course The Championship is a race where fireworks are almost always guaranteed to go off in the PRO race Qualify for The Championship and you’ll get to share the race course with stars of the sport And with the event being so concentrated around the x-bionic® sphere you’ll most likely bump into some of your favourite PROs over race weekend – it’s not often you get to share a breakfast buffet with some of the best athletes in the world x-bionic® sphere is a bit of an unsung hero when it comes to triathlon training destinations – the facilities here offer up everything you need to get race ready back in 2016 the resort became the official Slovak Olympic Training Center with facilities for 26 Olympic disciplines next-level gym facilities (including a Wahoo indoor training room) and the near-perfect asphalt of the nearby EuroVelo 6 Danube Cycle Route Once you’ve been to x-bionic® sphere for the race you’ll probably want to come back for a training camp to get ready for next year If you want to race at Challenge The Championship first you need to pick another Challenge Family race that suits your strengths The qualification window for The Championship runs from May the year prior to 1st May the year of the race (for example and you’ll have a guaranteed spot at The Championship Slots also roll down if those in the top 6 choose not to accept their invitation but only those who placed 7th-12th are eligible Relay teams can also qualify for The Championship And if you’re planning a busy race calendar but a top 6 finish isn’t in reach – it’s worth knowing that there are a small number of ‘loyalty’ slots available on a first come first served basis to any age-grouper who is racing 4 or more Challenge Family events within the qualification window a few weeks after your Challenge Family race you’ll receive an official invitation to The Championship via email – at which point you have two weeks to accept the invitation and register for the race With only a few months left until the 2025 edition of Challenge The Championship if you want to be on that start line going up against some of the best age-groupers in the world – it’s time to get a Challenge Family race booked Here are the races remaining on the calendar where you can secure your place at the epic triathlon party that is The Championship Ready to find your next Challenge Family race so you can have a shot at qualifying for The Championship? Check out our Challenge race guides Be one of the first to try our new activity feed A last-minute trip halfway across the world ended with a third-place finish—we have the story and two workouts that helped Haley Chura get there Ten days before the inaugural Collins Cup triathlon Haley Chura received an email from the Professional Triathletes Organization (PTO) asking if she’d be interested in being a Team USA alternate The long-distance ace who recently finished fourth in Ironman Coeur d’Alene was excited at the opportunity to race among the world’s best but there was just one caveat: She’d have to prepare for the trip and travel from her home in Bozeman After quickly making all of the arrangements to get to Europe, including the required negative COVID test, Chura arrived in Samorin on time and ready to race. Even if she didn’t wind up competing in the Collins Cup as an alternate (which she didn’t), she could compete the next day in The Championship—a half-Iron-distance pro race held at the same x-Bionic sphere venue With a solid bike and a speedy run (1:18:20; the second fastest of the day), Chura locked in third place behind Hall and Perez Sala, a result that left her ecstatic. “After international travel and a lot of uncertainty, I am really proud of myself for making it happen, and then ending up on the podium was just incredible,” Chura said. “Given the circumstances, I truly think it was the best-possible-scenario-race for me.” 4 x 50 @ 15 seconds rest, with band and paddles, split up as 25 fast, then 25 easy 3 x 400 @ 5-10 seconds rest, paddles only. Negative split and descend. 1 x 100m @ 60 seconds rest, swim easy, active recovery Cooldown: 700 mix of paddles, easy swimming “I train primarily in the pool, but I do a lot of ‘strength swimming’ which includes swimming with paddles, a band, or even doing butterfly. This type of set prepares me for swims with difficult conditions, like the choppy Danube River.” 4 x (1min. at 5K effort, 1min. at steady effort) 3 x (6min. at comfortably hard effort, 2min. easy) “The run in Samorin was flat, but with a lot of turns and mixed surfaces like grass and dirt. I do a lot of my training on non-technical trails or gravel roads, so I felt that prepared me well for the dynamic race course. When I’m running on trails, I know it’s hard to maintain a steady pace so I do most of my intervals based on effort.” "Race Ranks" are based on the global rankings of the athletes competing in this race, reflecting their positions relative to one another. For example, if one of the athletes is ranked 10th globally, but they are the highest-ranked in this race, they will be ranked #1 reflecting their positions relative to one another if one of the athletes is ranked 10th globally but they are the highest-ranked in this race "Race Ranks" are based on the global rankings of the athletes competing in this race At the 2023 FEI General Assembly in Mexico City the FEI has decided to allocate the 2025 European Dressage Championships to Samorin will host the Championships on 28 - 31 August 2025 The allocation of the 2025 European Dressage Championships was originally scheduled to take place at the Board Teleconference on 11 October 2023 ut had been postponed to the Board Meeting in Mexico City state of the art multi-discipline sports venue in Slovakia It was previously a candidate to host the World Equestrian Games in 2018 and 2022 but backed out twice modern and attractive sports centre of Europe With his 1.000.000 sqm of outstanding facilities X-BIONIC® SPHERE represents a heaven for athletes successful businessman and endurance enthusiast X-BIONIC® SPHERE has been built in partnership with the globally acclaimed sportswear brand x-bionic® recently become Olympic training centre of Slovakia and official candidate for hosting the World Equestrian Games 2022 offering state of the art facilities for 27 Olympic disciplines with its 8 oversize arenas: 3 grass arenas directly connected with the horse trucks parking and main arenas all designed with full compliance of total comfort and welfare of the horse In addition to the outstanding equestrian facilities X-BIONIC® SPHERE guests will enjoy a brand new hotel directly connected to the sport area (282 rooms + 12 exclusive roof suites with a stunning view on Danube river) a huge wellness area with a wide range of luxurious treatments a 1.000 square meters gym with the latest Technogym and Cybex machines a real village designed for enthusiasts of equestrian sports who can find concentration and the perfect condition to face competition or to take it easy and enjoy an holiday with family A new equestrian highlights calendar under the guidance of Denis Monticolo the show jumping sector will be guided by Denis Monticolo with a long experience as Event Director throughout Italy the organizer of one of the most glamorous event ever the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show in Saint-Tropez The show jumping calendar will kick of with a X-BIONIC® SUMMER TOUR that will take place on two consecutive weekends in July from the 20th to the 23rd and from the 27th to the 30th The event will offer a total of 700.000 € prize money and 13 Longines Ranking Classes and all the courses will be designed by the “chef de piste” Uliano Vezzani X-BIONIC® SUMMER TOUR will be open to 70 professional riders while the CSI 2* and CSI 1* will be dedicated to amateurs Special competitions will be organized for young horses of 5 Europe’s future talents will become the protagonists in Šamorín in occasion of another highlight the FEI European Jumping Championship for Young Riders Last event of the Summer Season will be the CSIO 3* of Slovakia and in November the spotlights of the impressive indoor arenas will turn on over the CSI 4* + CSI 1* Indoor Master Find out more on Facebook Page x-bionic equestor sphere: https://www.facebook.com/equestorsphere/ Info and reservations: denis@x-bionicsphere.com 2023–Justina Vanagaite and Nabab won the World Cup Grand Prix Freestyle Sunday for the Lithuanian rider’s third victory to lengthen her lead in the Central European League Justina and and the 10-year-old Belgian Warmblood gelding scored 75.765% for the win to give the pair 60 points toward qualifying for the Final in Saudi Arabia next April The duo that competed at the 2022 World Championships and the 2021 Europeans were popular at this year’s Final in Omaha Austria’s Katharina Haas on Let It Be NRW Slovakia’s Michael Bugan on the 15-year-old Austrian Warmblood gelding For President placed third on 70.855% to move the rider into second place on the Central European standings The next qualifier for the league is Kunkiai The 2017 debut (HERE) of The Championship from Challenge Family delivered in fine style and Sunday’s second edition certainly did not disappoint either An amazing venue at the x-bionic sphere in Samorin 20-metre draft rule (for Pro and Age-Group athletes) great course and so much more make this a race that you really should have on your ‘to do’ list I was working at the event as host of the live stream The best feedback you can get is from the athletes that made the trip and raced – check out their feedback on all of the usual social media outlets – there are a lot of very happy competitors (from 60 countries) here The event fully deserves to grow further and is more than worthy of your support As well as producing another great event, there was also a repeat on the top step of the podiums where Lucy Charles and Lionel Sanders retained their titles both races following a very different pattern to 2017 The first surprise of the day came one hour before race start with news that the water temperature was 22.5°c and that meant a non-wetsuit swim for Pro athletes with several Pro’s – Lucy Charles included – not having packed their swimskins ‘just in case’ that made little difference to Miss Charles and this year had gained a lead of more than two minutes over Annabel Luxford (AUS) Ellie Salthouse (AUS) and Radka Vodickova (CZE) A great swim from Kimberly Morrison saw her exit in fifth place ahead of the expected main ‘chase’ pack (which included fellow Brits Emma Pallant Charles and Morrison were definitely the ‘winners’ in the water Morrison managed to make up a little time of Charles over the first quarter of the race but from then on they were moving at almost the same speed – and faster than everyone else Morrison took the fastest bike split (2:12:35) with Charles only a few seconds slower (2:12:58) probably the best bike performance of her career to date from Lucy when measured against someone of the proven ability of Morrison Not bad for a ‘swimmer’… is a fan of the heat too – but would almost seven and a half minutes be too much of a gap Charles looked great on the run. Into a good rhythm, strong and with a big lead to control. Haug did indeed run fantastically – a 1:15:56 split – but Lucy had it under control and her 1:21:33 was more than enough to take the win. Haug finished strongly for second surprised everyone – herself included – to take an ecstatic third place Lionel Sanders having a deficit from the swim isn’t news (despite his significant improvements over the past 18 months). The significance was that he was 1:45 further back than Sebastian Kienle (GER) Had he lost the race within the first 30 minutes The first 45km saw a lead group of four – Florian Angert (GER) Sam Appleton (AUS) and Pieter Heemeryck (BEL) with the benefit of a tailwind – and fairly too more than sticking to the 20-metre drafting rules – they were not waiting around for the expected Kienle / Sanders express second year Pro Florian Angert (GER) was putting his cards on the table He pulled clear and would reach T2 with a two minute advantage Kienle eventually bridged up to the remaining trio of leaders He powered into second place with around 10km of the bike left – but everyone dug deep and Kienle Heemeryck and Costes arrived in close order Sanders arrived more than three minutes in arrears and in seventh place It’s a long time since that has happened Angert was showing no fear against the established stars and started the run well ‘well’ was not going to be enough today with Kienle and Sanders amongst those chasing you down Last year it took Lionel 15km to finally drop Sebastian on the run This year it took him a full 17km simply to catch him but Kienle was ready and didn’t let him go Was this going to be a ‘McCormack / Raelert’ moment from Kona 2010 A kilometre later and the race took another turn – Sebi attacked and Lionel had to deep (even) deeper to stay with him that would prove to be the last throw of his competitive dice and soon after Lionel sensed that and pushed on This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page We use cookies to provide our services and for analytics and marketing. 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The competition Day 1 had a pretty tough agenda featuring two preliminary free sessions - for 32 solo-contestants and 27 teams Favorites revealed their winning intentions early in the beginning Ever strong Russian side set the bar high in the morning SOLO: Kirsanova arguably the best in the prelims Daria Kirsanova of Russia swam to the lead in the solo preliminaries shaking off the expectation of being Russian poster girl She delivered a tremendous winter-theme program which married the music of Astor Piazzola and Antonio Vivaldi the Russian prodigy performed a complex routine of rare precision and power the choice of music and the costumes all have been a choice of her coach and mother - 3-time Olympic and 9-time European champion Maria Kiseleva “It’s an interesting and difficult experience to coach your own daughter She earned a total of 86.5668 points with 34.6668 points on the artistic impression It’s a little unusual for Daria to swim in the outdoor venue but we try to abstract of the ranking as much as possible” Anastasiia Soldatenkova of Ukraine is currently second She presented to the public her version of “Adiemus” - the program staged by Olesya Zaitseva and Svetlana Saidova for the Ukraine star Marta Fiedina pocketing silver last year at the FINA Junior Worlds in Budapest “The program is very beautiful and we liked it a lot the high scoring shows that we’re on the right track The finals and the Figure session are ahead of us and our anticipation is getting stronger and stronger” Alba Garcia of Spain narrated a “Romeo and Julliet” story to seal the top three most successful programs Virginia Villabla Lopez and Florencia Rodrigo Bazzoni coached swimmer narrowly edged out Italian Susanna Pedotti with her “Toxic” performance One could hardly recognize a Britney Spears’ song as “Sette Rossa” swam to the epic cover version of the hit that the music’s sized up tempo fit the intense choreography of the Italian’s free portion Especially difficult for the swimmer was to perform Barracuda at start The overall is a little lower which I got this August at COMEN Cup I think this shows I am in good shape and I am determined to be even better in the final” “Qualifying to the final is very important and I am happy I have managed to fulfil half of the task set - commented in her turn Alba Garcia smiling – I think that the outdoor swimming pool was an advantage for me as in Spain we are used to train in the open air” The fifth best was Japanese Kyono Nakaita with her “Opera” program followed by “Sleeping beauty” of Yan Feixue of China and “Goddess of Darkness” by Korean Yoonseo Hur The other nations nested close to the final berth positions included Greece Slovakian senior national team member Chiara Diky is currently 14th and Hungarian Buella Kinga goes 18th on 71.7000 for a free solo portion which saw light 7 days ago that the 32-soloists queue of the FINA World Artistic Swimming Championships was proud to register new faces in the family: Barbados It was symbolically that Anna Mitinian-Diakov of Costa Rica opened the contest which also commemorated her own and her nation’s debut at the international youth competitions representing Barbados sealed the Solo Free Preliminary contest Both programs have been presented artistically strong producing 63.2000 and 59.8332 points respectively - Definitely our aim is to gain experiences This is a priceless opportunity to compete marks matter as they show us the right direction to work” TEAM PRELIMINARY: Russia grabs narrow lead Russia kept on dominating in the afternoon session however their leadership did not seem overwhelming Anna Sokolova and Eva Zelenko brought fire and life to dolls and were very happy to get pretty high marks – 86.4332 points 26.2000 for difficulty and 34.1332 for the artistic impression the program was rather complicated to perform alongside fine coverage of the swimming-pool “Our main concern was not to touch the bottom of the swimming-pool and some of them are not apt at grouping in this or that time of the program this is why we tried to focus to avoid unnecessary deductions” Ukrainian “Black Panther” was very spectacular They deservedly collected the second best of the day we started to work on it approximately 1 year ago We are very grateful to our coaches and choreographers Our main task was to perform all the lifts In my country we have fantastic winning traditions Reigning COMEN cup champions dressed in multi-colored swimsuits and ardently supported by Torsida swam a tropical portion of their senior team which they showed at the FINA 2017 World Championships in Budapest and Olympic Qualification tournament in Rio de Janeiro in 2016 They totaled 83.1668 and although ranked currently fourth after China’s “Malicious Banquet” performance - Spaniards were dancing on the pool-deck in a circle and hugging each other once the referees’ assessment announced “For everyone in my team it was a step up to make this program to make it even more passionate and precise and clean than at the trainings We’re very happy because we could perform it the way we wanted to and at the moment we couldn’t ask for more – We have lost to ourselves comparing to COMEN Cup less than 0.3000 so we are positively looking into the final of 12” “Sette Rossa” also lost to themselves of 2 weeks ago 2 points by registering 80.9668 However it was enough to stay close to the medal contenders Their gracefulness and core-strength were very impressive especially in the first part of the composition as they tried to mimic the martial arts fighters “The amplitude of movements was very good at start - For the young girls it was very difficult to keep up the high tempo till the very end Although most of the girls have been doing artistic swimming quite professionally they have not been perfectly ready for such a good physical loads” The blend of Japanese music was a honey to the ears of the rising sun swimmers an energic number that reflected the adventures in one’s life The other successful nations entering preliminary top 12 stood within 3 points that Irish dance of Australian girls earned them 67.8332 points only (rank #23) but they should be congratulated on passing through a stress-test as they pulled themselves together once the sound problem caught them at the pool deck which imitated the dance of Shamans to the most original lip-made version of Uutai is 14th after preliminaries on 74.3332 points The 1st FINA World Youth Artistic Swimming Championships 2019 goes under way tomorrow with the Duet and Free Combination Preliminaries Participants of the finals in solo and teams will be decided after the Figure Session 1st FINA Youth World Artistic Swimming Championships Matyam Mohamed Hassan Maghraby Abdalla (EGY) 72.0000 Maria Theresa Sanchez Torres – R) 72.033219 Maria Paz Castro Lopez Sofia Iturrino Venegas Slovakia has thrown itself into the mix of potential candidates for hosting 2018 World Equestrian Games Samorin joins Tryon (USA) as the two official WEG candidates so far after the withdrawal of Bromont Dressage-News reported that the FEI will not re-open the bid process with only two years remaining but FEI President Ingmar De Vos has been mandated to handle the alternative to Bromont Canada which backed out in July after it was unable to raise money to stage the event Samorin in Slovakia will now be launching its effort to get hold of the organisation to stage the multi-disciplinary event While Tryon has serious American financial backing through the connections of entrepreneur Mark Bellissimo Samorin can rely on its connections with Frank Kemperman and the CHIO Aachen organization team to host the show and arrange finances for its version of 2018 WEG The World Equestrian Games stages the seven FEI endorsed equestrian disciplines of dressage reining and vaulting as well as para-dressage Samorin is currently staging the 2016 World Endurance Championships after they were removed from the United Arabic Emirates The Samorin equestrian centre is owned by Slovakian business mogul Mario Hoffmann Related LinksTryon Announces Bid for 2018 World Equestrian Games 2022–Austria’s Franziska Fries and Te Qiero SF won the CDI3* Grand Prix Special Sunday in the first Big Tour competition for the pair Franziska and her 11-year-old Holsteiner gelding scored 70.341% for the win Franziska competed Te Quiero at Small Tour in 2019 before fellow Austrian Christian Schumach competed the horse at Grand Prix in 2020 then rode at the Tokyo Olympics and the European Championships last year Diana and Douglas won the Grand Prix Friday for the first victory in three years of international competition Polish Grand Prix rider Katarzyna Milczarek became the winner of the World Cup qualifier hosted at the magnificent X-Bionic Sphere Equestrian Centre in Samorin Samorin has twice been a candidate to host the World Equestrian Games the first time in 2018 and the second time for 2022 but each time the organisation withdrew its bid So far the venue has hosted three international dressage competitions Samorin returned on the calendar in 2021 with a CDI-W An unexpected 106 entries filled the programme of the CDI-W even though the group of World Cup riders was rather small with just four in that division Samorin modernized this year doing paperless eDressage there was a live stream of the entire competition and the ground jury included two 5* star judges Aniko Losonczy on Dior SAboard her new ride of 2021 10-year old Lusitano stallion Guapo (by Almansor x Nordeste) Milczarek placed third in the Grand Prix with 66.217% behind winners Aniko Losonczy on Dior S (by Spielberg) and Zaneta Skowronska-Kozubik on Romantic P (by Rosenstein x Furst Heinrich) However in the freestyle Katarzyna and Guapo surfaced at the top of the ranking with 73.095% to claim valuable world cup points The Grand Prix Special tour also had two different winners Austrian Katharina Haas and her 11-year old Westfalian Let It Be (by Lissaro van de Helle x Florestan) won the Grand Prix for Special with 69.370% and were second in the Special with 69.021% The Special was won by local hero Michael Bugan aboard the 13-year old Austrian warmblood For President (by Fontane x Brentano II) Photos © Lukasz Kowalski Challenge Family’s world championship event is a key event in the middle distance race calendar for age-groupers and PROs alike Each year a selection of the world’s best elites line up ahead of top-level age groupers who’ve earned their spot by qualifying at another Challenge Family event with almost 2,000 athletes set to race in Šamorín Being on the start line at The Championship is an achievement in its own right But chances are you’ll want to get the very best performance out of yourself no race day to see how you stack up against such a strong field We caught up with PRO triathlete and middle distance star Lucy Buckingham who finished 3rd at The Championship in 2022 to get her top tips for age-groupers to make the most of their time out on the race course in Šamorín the swim at Challenge The Championship took place in the Danube River Scenes of even the PROs opting to wear neoprene hats under their race caps because of low water temperatures in years gone by and talk of the strong current might have you feeling worried Challenge have opted to move the swim into a canal adjacent to the fast-flowing Danube “That’s probably a good thing,” says Lucy Buckingham “particularly for weaker swimmers worried about withstanding the conditions though it was cool to be able to say you’ve been swimming in the Danube!” Along with less of a current to contend with the new swim course also means you’re that bit closer to T1 and you’d be forgiven for thinking that the bike course at Challenge The Championship is going to give you an easy ride But it’s actually “relatively tough,” says Lucy you don’t have a reason to get out of the saddle or to freewheel It might be tempting to really push the pace on the bike to make the most of the flat profile And hopefully you’ve been dialling in your aero position enough that you can hold it But it’s worth bearing in mind that you might want to take a quick break once or twice to stretch out – perhaps while you’re going through an aid station – so that you’re not completely tight and tied up for the run “My biggest tip is to make sure you pace yourself on the run course because it’s deceptively hard,” Lucy advises “It’s very twisty and turny in places and you have different terrains “It always tends to be relatively warm this time of year in Samorin Either stop or jog through at each aid station to make sure you get your nutrition on board.” “I spoke to some age group athletes when I did the race back in 2022 and the run course definitely caught them out I’d say they were triathletes who’s strongest discipline was the run So it’s a challenging course – but definitely very fun as well.” Check out our race guide for more details on The Championship – from details on the course to the best places to check out after your race The inaugural Collins Cup took place in Samorin 2021 and when the results were totted up it was Team Europe who claimed the ultimate glory But it was not the rout that many had anticipated with the USA women and the Internationals men in particular making it a pretty interesting showdown for the spectators in Slovakia and a worldwide TV audience each featuring one athlete from Team Europe Six races featuring women and six featuring men with the runner-up getting 2 and the third-place finisher 1 There was also a bonus points system for the finishing margin between athletes: An astonishing start to the first ever Collins Cup, with 23-year-old American Knibb claiming a full six-point haul by simply destroying the GOAT herself Daniela Ryf as well as Teresa Adam Knibb, fresh from a fine second at IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder after her recent Olympic exploits in Tokyo, came out of the water 1:18 ahead of Ryf but eyes were then well and truly opened as she blitzed her opponents on the bike (a road bike to be exact) as well Her terrific 1:52:16 split was more than seven minutes faster than Daniela Knibb continued to surge even further clear on the run, eventually finishing more than 16 (SIXTEEN) minutes clear of Ryf with Adam just under 23 minutes off the pace in third It later transpired that Ryf had woken on raceday feeling unwell but despite that this was some performance from Knibb to get the unheralded USA team off to an unexpectedly perfect start notched a victory for Europe as she convincingly dealt with American Olympian Zaferes and last year’s PTO 2020 Championship winner Paula Findlay Zaferes was right with Lucy throughout the swim, and led early on the bike after taking the advantage during T1. But Charles-Barclay passed her about 15km in and it was a lead the British star never relinquished Lucy poured it on in the closing stages to maximise her points haul Findlay made a concerted effort to try to claim second from Zaferes in the closing stages but could not bridge the gap A superb performance from Hering to provide another victory for Team USA as it really outperformed expectations in the early going Haug recovered somewhat from an average swim and mechanical problems on the bike but she could not get the finishing margin down to under two minutes to deny Hering a bonus half-point The eagerly-awaited showdown between Lawrence and Salthouse (remember ‘karma is a b**ch’ anybody?) delivered in style until a disastrous crash late in the bike leg for Lawrence Holly hit the deck right in front of her Australian rival and despite bouncing up to continue with blood streaming from her arm mechanical damage resulted in a ton of lost time which destroyed her chances of continuing the epic battle It was a major disappointment not just for Holly but also for the global TV audience who had been treated to an incredible spectacle as the pair powered through the waters of the Danube literally side by side during the swim Lawrence was able at least to keep Salthouse’s winning margin down to under six minutes Pallant-Browne justified her selection by continuing her red-hot summer form with an excellent success scoring by just over a minute from Chelsea Sodaro Emma had notched recent victories in Boulder and at Alcatraz posting the fastest swim and run splits of the trio and sharing the fastest bike split with Sodaro Matthews was another European Captain’s Pick to come good in justifying her selection with an impressive success in the final women’s race of the day Kat came out of the water just under two minutes back from leader McCauley and the pair then produced almost identical bike splits Matthews though produced a blistering run of 1:04:56 to overhaul the American and come home more than five minutes in front While Ryf’s expected victory was ruined by illness, Frodeno did what the script said he would but it wasn’t a complete stroll for the best long-distance racer around Appleton stuck doggedly to his task, coming out of the water just 24 seconds behind Frodeno and then bettering the German’s bike split by three seconds Frodeno though really showed his dominance on the run, surging clear to win by more than four minutes. Appleton was good enough to hold off Sam Long for second – reversing the placings from their recent meeting in Boulder Iden has already shown off his middle-distance credentials on more than one occasion – notably that IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship win in 2019 and then the PTO 2020 Championship success last December The Norwegian was again super-impressive here coming home more than seven minutes in front of late replacement Collin Chartier – who stepped in for Rudy Von Berg at the 11th hour It was a 58:05 run which separated Iden from his rivals in the end as he surged clear on the final leg to register a comprehensive victory Just six days out from finishing second at IRONMAN Copenhagen Sanders showed that there are indeed ‘No Limits’ as he claimed victory over old rival Kienle to give Team Internationals their second win of the day The Canadian produced an excellent swim to come out of the water just three seconds behind Starykowicz with Kienle more than a minute further back Sanders and Starykowicz were again pretty much neck and neck on the bike (despite the former hitting the deck at one stage) before Lionel finally took control on the run to come home just over a minute clear of the American Baekkegard wrote himself into a little piece of triathlon history as he clinched the inaugural Collins Cup for Europe with a thrilling victory over American Ben Kanute The pair fought a terrific battle for most of the afternoon in Slovakia before the Dane asserted on the run leg coming home in 58:57 to claim victory by just under a minute Currie produced a dominant performance to give Internationals their third success of the day as he comprehensively outpointed Hanson and Lange in terrific style The 35-year-old Kiwi was in brilliant form as he set the tone in the opening swim and then held onto his advantage throughout the afternoon This one had plenty of spice, after those “leftover” comments from Jackson Laundry aimed at Joe Skipper earlier in the week And the Canadian backed up the smack talk in the end but it wasn’t easy as he took until deep into the run before overhauling the Brit to claim victory in the closing race of the day Skipper had produced a terrific bike split to put himself in position to shock his opponents but Laundry’s closing kick was just too strong as Internationals claimed their fourth victory of the afternoon there will be a rule in junior category competitions setting the time limits for apnea (head down under hips level) Este miércoles llegaron las confirmaciones desde el Comité Ejecutivo de Los Angeles 2028 se sacan conclusiones que no son tan positivas El equipo logró la de oro en la prueba técnica en la capital francesa Dennis González y Sara Saldaña ganaron medallas May 14th, 2018 Artistic Swimming was the star of the fourth meet of the 2018 FINA Artistic Swimming World Series being the best in both the Solo and Duet events The remaining titles of the competition went to Belarus Cerruti won the Solo finals with respectively 84.7075 and 88.7000 for the technical and free routines they collected 84.6770 points in the technical final and 88.9000 in the free programme Vasiliki Alexandri (AUT) and Vasilina Khandoshka (BLR) got the minor medals in the solo events Slovakia and Spain completed the podium positions in Duet Belarus (technical) and Ukraine (free) got the two gold medals at stake with Austria and Spain also shining in both events Ukraine was also the squad to beat in the Free Combination final which saw Belarus getting the silver and Hungary collecting the bronze medal The fifth meet of the Series (with a total of 10 legs) will be staged in Budapest (HUN) 2018 FINA Artistic Swimming World Series Calendar: More from SwimSwamSee All Slovakia is to host its biggest ever equestrian event this weekend when it stages its first Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ leg Playing host to the event – which will feature top riders such as Steve Guerdat and Pieter Devos and teams from Germany Switzerland and Belgium – is the fantastic x-bionic sphere facility in Samorin we asked event director Denis Monticolo to tell us five amazing facts about the x-bionic sphere… "It’s the ultimate state-of-the-art sport resort in Europe We have incredible facilities for equestrian but also for other sports and that’s why it’s the Olympic training centre of Slovakia "There’s a football stadium at FIFA standards with overall capacity for 5,000 spectators four beach volleyball courts at FIVB standards and an eight-lane IAAF-sanctioned track and field athletic oval and there’s also Slovakia’s biggest professional motorsport complex." but horses are the No.1 passion for the owners two enormous indoor arenas and 700 permanent stables which offer great comfort and utilities for the horses and riders We have facilities ready to host the biggest events in super new surroundings "We’ve hosted the FEI European Jumping Championship for Young Riders Juniors and Children and Longines FEI Endurance Championships 2016 and several 4* events "I’m Italian and I thought I was from Central Europe – but Slovakia really is Central Europe Samorin is just a few miles from both Bratislava and Vienna but also within easy reach of all Europe’s major cities "x-bionic sphere truly is the centre of European sport "When you get here you can make the most of the great sports and spa facilities as well as the fabulous restaurants and activities "It looks like we’re going to be lucky with the weather It’s our first 5* event so our top goal is that we provide the best facilities for horses and riders "We want to show the possibility of this country and that this can be the centre of the equestrian world within the next decade If you think that just a few years ago there were no 5* or major events and now Slovakia has a Nations Cup leg There’s also growth in Poland and the Czech Republic too it is far from finished and there are plans to make it even bigger and better." It was a tightly contested event at the x-bionic sphere.. As Belgium get ready to begin the defence of their Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ title we thought it a good time to look back to last season’s epic European Division 1 competition We go behind the scenes at the recent Abu Dhabi Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ event as four Middle East countries battled it out to become the first qualifiers for this year's final.. We continue our countdown of the top 20 moments of equestrian action from 2018.. Over the weekend we were meant to be enjoying Lyon we take a look at this magnificent annual event.. National pride will be at stake next weekend when the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final takes place in Barcelona There was action on both sides of the Atlantic in a busy weekend of Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ action.. Chef d’Equipe Robert Ridland says youth and experience will both play a key role in this weekend's showdown in Langley We use cookies on this site to enhance your user experience By clicking any link on this page you are giving your consent for us to set cookies An A-list roster of show jumping’s top talents will return to X-BIONIC® SPHERE for the third annual X-BIONIC® Indoor Master Just a few of the Olympic veterans slated to attend this year’s event are Irish bronze medalist Cian O’Connor three-time Australian Olympian Edwina Tops-Alexander and Dutch gold and silver medalists Jeroen Dubbeldam and Gerco Schröder Welcoming up to 150 international athletes for a combination of CSI2* and CSI4* competition, the 2019 X-BIONIC® Indoor Master will culminate with the €93.500 CSI4* Grand Prix on Sunday the X-BIONIC® Indoor Master is excited to welcome a dynamic mix of riders from more than 20 countries around the globe. The star-studded lineup will further include Egypt’s Abdel Saïd and Rolex Grand Slam of Show Jumping Major winner Sameh El Dahan; top Italian riders Alberto Zorzi and Emanuele Gaudiano; and recent LGCT Grand Prix of Saint Tropez/Ramatuelle victor Jessica Springsteen of the U.S.A the X-BIONIC® Indoor Master will be held inside X-BIONIC® SPHERE’s sprawling 80 x 46 indoor competition arena. The extensive equestrian facilities also include an 80 x 40 indoor warm-up ring and oversized winter stables for the horses the event’s CSI4* division will include six classes with €208.000 in prize money up for grabsthroughout the weekend.  The X-BIONIC® Indoor Master’s VIP area offers views of the warm-up and main competition arenas seasonal décor—complete with a crackling fireplace guests at the event can also enjoy luxurious accommodations and extensive wellness and fitness amenities at the nearby X-BIONIC® HOTEL Facebook Page x-bionic equestor sphere Instagram page Watch x-bionic equestor sphere on YouTube Info and reservations: denis@denismonticolo.com Slovakia has been selected to host the LONGINES FEI JUMPING NATIONS CUP™ OF SLOVAKIA 2018 will mark the first time a Nations Cup™ Division 1 competition has been held in Slovakia as well as the nation’s first time hosting a five-star level show jumping event The Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ is equestrian sport’s largest and most historic team jumping series featuring 13 qualifying events held on three continents around the world the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ of Slovakia 2018 will be the fourth event in the series with top talent from eight invited countries—among them Italy Spain and Belgium—vying for coveted qualifying points toward the Longines FEI Jumping Nations Cup™ Final in Barcelona A full rider’s list will be published four weeks prior to the event In addition to world-class CSIO5* competition the Longines FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping of Slovakia 2018 will play host to numerous CSI2* competitions throughout the event and will also offer a range of CSIYH1* Young Horse classes The show will take place at x-bionic® sphere’s nearly 380,000 square meter and four exceptional footing surfaces for competitors: the grass Main Stadium and Octagon Arena The team at the Longines FEI Nations Cup™ Jumping of Slovakia 2018 is dedicated to providing not only a weekend of top sport but also an unmatched experience for the 600 attending horses and riders Event Director Denis Monticolo—who organizes the Longines Athina Onassis Horse Show in St-Tropez who has created courses for the 2013 FEI World Cup Final in Gothenburg as well as numerous Longines Global Champions Tour Grand Prix Finals Located just a short distance away from Slovakia’s Austrian border x-bionic® sphere is Europe’s most modern Olympic-caliber sports complex for professional and amateur athletes alike In addition to its cutting-edge equestrian facilities x-bionic® sphere is a renowned for its hospitality with luxurious and family-friendly accommodation available at its three The facility also offers a variety of culinary experiences with two lounge bars and four global concept restaurants serving everything from Japanese and European fine dining to Tuscan steak house fare visitors can take advantage of the two Olympic-sized swimming pools and x-bionic® wellness sphere’s list of healing and beauty treatments provided by certified SPA therapists Follow X-BIONIC® EQUESTRIAN EVENTS ON FACEBOOK INSTAGRAM TWITTER It hasn’t been long since the International Judo Federation released the new rules for the Olympic Games Cycle 2022-2024 The European Judo Union Referee Commission therefore used this opportunity to attend the Olympic Training Centre (OTC) training camp in Samorin Although the Covid-19 pandemic is still ‘hitting us’ from all sides in collaboration with the Slovakian Judo Federation the EJU decided to use this chance to gather two Referee Commissioners Franc Očko (SLO) and Nuno Carvalho (POR) with all present national coaches in Samorin Following the evening session we had an opportunity to speak with Nuno Carvalho who had a chance to referee at the World Championships in Rio de Janeiro (2013) as an experienced referee and former athlete could you please tell us more about the presentation of the new rules during the OTC in Slovakia we selected some of the videos about the new rules they are just clarification of some rules that we’ve already had The EJU Referee Commission selected examples to help and clarify it with the coaches all coaches were very happy with this explanation also on the tatami we had a lot of discussion with coaches to help them understand How important is to have referee-coach interactions during the OTC even when I was attending the OTC’s in the past as the IJF WJT referee I knew this was important as in that time we could see that sometimes for coaches and even top players are not very clear on the application of some rules and this could be a problem for them during competition So this is the chance to come to us during the training or theoretical session This is the place to develop the training of the athletes understanding of the rules for the coaches It is great to hear of the collaboration between the Referee Commission and coaches Do you think that some of the changes in the rules could have an impact on certain categories in the sense to become more attractive I don’t think that these updates will change the “panorama” I think we can have attractive fights in any category depending on the attitude of the athletes of course Generally the athletes of the middle or light weight categories are more or less the same so they could make the contests more attractive as there is not too much difference between them EJU Referee Commission together with Sport Commission is present at all OTC’s during the year they were also present in Antalya week before The new rules will be applied later this January starting with the IJF World Judo Tour and Portugal will host their first Grand Prix ever from 28 – 30 JAN In just over a fortnight, one of the most exciting races on the middle distance calendar will take place in Šamorín, as The Challenge Family host The Championship on Sunday Drawing a spectacular professional field to Slovakia the racing promises to be fast and furious with India Lee one of the big names on the start list as the Brit looks to defend her title from 2023 Revealing the top names racing, The Challenge Family confirmed stars such as IRONMAN 70.3 World Champion Rico Bogen will race alongside Lee in their flagship event Lee displayed her perseverance here last season when she took the biggest win of her career so far but will hope the race goes slightly smoother this time around as she sets out to defend her title Up against another former The Championship winner Lucy Buckingham plus fellow countrywoman Fenella Langridge but the Miami T100 winner will undoubtedly be the favourite in Šamorín Other names to look out for include German Caroline Pohle who took a tremendous victory last month at IRONMAN 70.3 Valencia the Spaniard who took two superb victories at IRONMAN 70.3 Pucon and IRONMAN South Africa earlier this year will be another top contender looking to fight for the podium on race day With defending champion Mathis Margirier not on the start line for the men’s race with 13 of the Top 50 ranked athletes in the world competing in Slovakia who finished on the podium at the Singapore T100 and races The Championship for the sixth time will be a slim favourite but will face stiff competition from German trio Bogen who swept the IRONMAN 70.3 World Championship podium last year in-form athletes such as American Marc Dubrick and Kiwi Kyle Smith will fancy their chances on a fast course Britain’s Joe Skipper after a disappointing DNF at IRONMAN Texas who has been on an upwards trajectory for some time now and is a real standout athlete from the British middle distance talent pool Finally, Europeans Kacper Stepniak, Daniel Baekkegard and Antonio Benito Lopez all possess the quality to find themselves in the fight for the podium on their day Over 550 judoka from 21 nations will be competing in Samorin Slovakia this weekend for yet another edition of cadet European Cup 2024 The city is a regular host of an annual Olympic Training Camp (OTC); however it is the first time they organise an actual tournament The competition will be held at the Oktagon Gym Hili ZAKROISKY (ISR/-57kg) and Ivano DJINKIC (BIH/-81kg) will seek to continue to dominate within their respected weight divisions For the latter it will be slightly more testing as Rassul MUKHUM (KAZ/#5) and Derek MARCZAK (POL/#7) are ranked within the top eight Jakub KUROWSKI (-60kg/#3) kickstarted the year winning the Fuengirola Cadet European Cup and surely looks to double in golds Alexandru DINCA (-90kg/#5) is Romania’s best bet for a medal Remaining world rank top eight European judoka are Bodgan VELICKOVIC (SRB/-73kg) Ivan MILICEVIC (BIH/-90kg) and Arkadii SAMOILOV (UKR/-90kg) The host nation has a real star to showcase for their audience with cadet European Nina FILKOROVA (+70kg) and Lili Kristina KRIZOVA (-48kg) will be at interest for the crowd too Gyor Cadet European Cup 2023 bronze medallist Juraj ODKLADAL (SVK) is heading onto the field of play in the -66kg category as number two seed The Slovakian team has a great number of entry which ups the chance for potential surprises. A three-day training camp will follow the event Attention: The schedule may be modified according to total number of entries and circumstances of competition *The start time will be confirmed once the final number of athletes is known.   Slovakia were named Thursday as candidate cities for the 2022 World Equestrian Games The International Equestrian Federation (FEI) indicated in the announcement that the games will remain as the world championships of dressage reining and vaulting as well as para-dressage although it said previously the format is being reviewed Lexington hosted the 2010 World Games while Šamorín was a candidate for the 2018 Games that were awarded to the Tryon International Equestrian Center in North Carolina after Bromont “We are very happy to have two such strong official candidates for the FEI World Equestrian Games in 2022,” FEI President Ingmar De Vos said “Both the Kentucky and Samorin venues have the infrastructure in place already to host the Games which is one of the biggest events on the global sporting calendar “The last edition in Normandy two years ago attracted more than half a million spectators and a worldwide television audience of 350 million delivering a significant economic impact to the French economy “There’s no doubt that these Games are a huge undertaking but we believe both Samorin and Kentucky have the capability to host spectacular Games and we look forward to working with them through the further stages of the bid process over the next year.” FEI officials will visit the sites within the first four months of next year ahead of a deadline of June 2017 for submission of the cities to complete bids and signed host agreements The candidates will make formal presentations to the FEI Evaluation Commission in the third quarter of 2017 and the final FEI Bureau decision and allocation of the WEG will be made in November 2017 The WEG was first staged in Stockholm in 1990 the number of sports and participation has grown Stockholm in 1990 had six sports–dressage jumping and vaulting–with a total of 421 participants reining and para-dressage had been added to the lineup and participation had grown to a total of 884 athletes and 1,243 horses Mixed fortunes of the WEG include being dropped by two cities well into preparations because of financial difficulties–Dublin bowed out and the 1998 Games were assigned to Rome and Bromont pulled out and the 2018 Games went to Tryon Stockholm as the inaugural event in 1990 and Aachen in 2006 were considered the most successful The Hague had serious financial and organizational issues Lexington in 2010 was denounced for what were widely described as extortionate hotel prices as well as financial problems of the organization The Slovakian town of Samorin has withdrawn as the sole bidding venue to host the 2022 World Equestrian Games The FEI will now have to relaunch the bidding process for the 2022 FEI Games "Despite the intensive and fruitful discussion with the FEI representatives it was not possible for us to reach an agreement in points which are decisive for us in order to organize the best possible games also in commercial terms," Samorin's general manager Richard Ungerhofer and his assistant Mario Hoffmann told Eurodressage early next year we will continue to invest in our equestrian center." Ungerhofer did not want to disclose any details on the "points" he and the FEI disagreed on Samorin was initially in the running to host the 2018 World Equestrian Games when Bromont withdrew due to financial issues On 22 December 2016 the FEI announced to have two candidates for the 2022 WEG: Lexington and Samorin Twenty-two days later on 13 January 2017 the Kentucky Horse Park Commission in Lexington voted to withdraw from consideration to host the 2022 FEI World Equestrian Games At the 2017 FEI General Assembly in Montevideo it was announced that Samorin has also withdrawn its bid The bid process for the hosting and organisation of the 2022 World Equestrian Games has been re-opened The process starts with an “Expression of Interest” (EOI) phase in order to gather worldwide interest before moving forward to the next stage of the Bid Process The EOI form should be filled in and returned to the FEI by 31 January 2018 “We are confident there will be candidates but these are complex Games and we need to make sure we do it right” The FEI has confirmed that Samorin (SVK) is the sole bidder to host the European Dressage Championships in 2025 Following the bidding process for the FEI European Championships for Seniors in 2025 the FEI publish the name of bidding Samorin today Its bid will be reviewed and assessed by the FEI Technical Committees and the European Equestrian Federation with the recommendations being provided to the FEI Board The allocation of the FEI European Championships 2025 which was originally scheduled to take place at the Board Teleconference on 11 October 2023 has been postponed to the Board Meeting that will take place on 18 November 2023 during the FEI Hybrid General Assembly week in Mexico City (MEX)