Vágur’s swimming pool given international approval

The swimming pool in Vágur, Suðuroy, has received its long-awaited International Swimming Federation (FINA) approval.

This means that times set during this month’s Faroese championships in swimming will now count towards qualification for the World Championships.

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This is big news for Faroese swimming, and the Faroese Swimming Association has also secured internationally approved referees and starters.

The Faroese championships will be held in Vágur 26-28 April, and the World Championships will take place in South Korea, starting on 12 July.

Translated by prosa.fo