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The Doha 2024 World Aquatics Championships will showcase a dynamic mix of established stars and emerging talents in the swimming arena. The event offers a platform for Olympic hopefuls to secure coveted spots. And for veterans to fine-tune their skills ahead of Paris 2024. With relay events offering Olympic qualification opportunities. And a stellar lineup featuring top swimmers from Great Britain, the United States, Australia, and South Africa. Anticipation is high for an exhilarating display of athleticism at the Hamad Aquatic Centre.

Great Britain boasts a formidable squad led by the legendary Adam Peaty, Tom Dean, and Ben Proud, alongside the versatile Duncan Scott. Meanwhile, the United States, represented by a compact 18-swimmer team such as Claire Curzan and Michael Andrew. Australia’s contingent features renowned swimmers such as Cameron McEvoy and Elijah Winnington. While South Africa’s Chad le Clos and Hunter Armstrong aim to shine in their respective events, promising thrilling contests and memorable performances at the pinnacle of aquatic sports. But the question arises, how to watch Doha’s World Aquatics Championships?

When will the Doha World Aquatics Championships 2024 start?

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The excitement of the 2024 World Aquatics Championships is set to begin with a lineup of thrilling events spanning February.

  • Diving: February 2-10
  • Artistic Swimming: February 2-10
  • Open Water Swimming: February 3-8
  • Water Polo: February 4-17
  • High Diving: February 12-14
  • Swimming: February 10-18

With each event showcasing the pinnacle of skill and athleticism in its respective category, spectators can expect an action-packed schedule throughout the championship.

How to watch the World Aquatics Championships 2024? Know the event details 

This highly anticipated event will showcase top-tier competitions in swimming, diving, water polo, and artistic swimming, setting the stage for new world champions to emerge. With Paris Games qualification on the line, athletes from around the globe will vie for their chance to secure coveted spots at the pinnacle of athletic competition. Exclusive coverage of all 17 days of the World Aquatics Championships will be available for viewers on Peacock, providing comprehensive access to the exhilarating action across all aquatic disciplines.

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What is the prize money involved in this? 

In the realm of aquatic sports, a substantial sum of $5,670,300 is distributed among a range of disciplines. Swimming dominates this allocation, claiming the majority with 42 events, each offering a prize of $65,000, resulting in a grand total of $2,730,000. Open Water Swimming follows closely behind with 5 events, each awarding $60,000, totaling $300,000 overall. Diving showcases its prominence with 13 events, each presenting a prize of $60,000, accumulating to $780,000. Furthermore, Solo/Duet Synchro and Team Synchro combinedly contribute $1,012,500 to the prize pool.

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Additionally, Water Polo and High Diving add $847,800 to the overall prize fund with 2 events each. Moreover, a notable feature of the prize distribution is the $30,000 bonus earmarked for breaking world records in swimming events.

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