The governing body of swimming has postponed the short course world championships for a year because of the coronavirus pandemic.
FINA says the championships scheduled for December in Abu Dhabi will now be staged Dec. 13-18, 2021, in the United Arab Emirates because of "the uncertainty related with the evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide."
FINA president Julio C. Maglione says swimming organizers have worked closely with the United Arab Emirates' authorities and "we believe this is the most suitable solution for all those taking part in this competition."