A record number of countries will arrive in Kiev on the World Cup jumping in the water

A press conference was held in Kiev on the launch of the World Junior Championship a jump in the water, which will take from July 22 to July 29 the capital of water sports "Liko-arena".

An important point is that the athletes will fight not only for the rewards of the world championship, but also for the license of the 3rd Summer Youth Olympic Games 2018, which will take place in Argentina in Buenos Aires in October .

According to the organizers, about 500 athletes from 47 countries have already been reported in Kiev, and the geography of the countries will be from South and North America to Asia and Oceania. The Ukraine will host for the first time sports competitions with so many foreign countries. And the list is not definitive – until July 6, there is still time to apply.

"The World Junior Jump Championship will be the most brilliant and most significant event of this year, it is good that our Liko-arena can accept that it is the maximum representation in competitions at this level.In general, the world is engaged in the jump of water in 52 countries, which constitutes a high international recognition and responsibility, "said Igor Lisov, president of the Ukrainian Federation for jumping into the water.

Three athletes will be prepared for athletes near Liko-Areny and everything will be done to create the most comfortable conditions for staying in Ukraine.

"We are happy that the big sport is coming back to Ukraine: The 2017 European Championship in Kiev was led by international experts, which contributed to the holding of the 2018 Youth World Cup. I am convinced that this time too everything will be held at the highest level: successes, victories, and we will support our athletes as best we can, "said Igor Zhdanov, Minister of Youth and Sport at the conference. press.

According to the head coach of the Ukrainian team jumping into Tamara Tokmachova's water, Ukraine is counting on one or two medals.

"The Ukrainian national team has just returned from the European Championship in Finland, where it has won 4 silver medals." Captain and team leader Sofia Liskun missed this tournament to better prepare for the World Cup. the maximum is the result, but the competition will be serious. "

And yet, the main goal is to conquer licenses for the Olympics.To do this, you must enter the top 9 in individual competitions.In this case, the licenses are not registered, but for the federation.The maximum federation can send a boy and a girl to the Games.

Also during the event took place a presentation of the logo of the championship.It represents an athlete who jumps from a tower to a chestnut-shaped pool

Remember that the World Cup will take place from July 22nd to 29th at the Palace of Water Sports in the capital Liko-arena .The entrance for the spectators is free of charge