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European Aquatics
European swimming association / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
European Aquatics (formerly French: Ligue Européenne de Natation, English: European Swimming League, popularly known by its acronym LEN) is the European governing body for aquatic sports affiliated to World Aquatics — it is the Continental Association for Europe. It was formally organized in 1927 in Bologna,[1] and since 2015 is headquartered in Nyon.
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Sport | Aquatic Sports |
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Membership | 52 federations |
Founded | 1927; 97 years ago (1927) |
Affiliation | World Aquatics |
Headquarters | Nyon |
Location | Switzerland |
President | António José Silva |
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European Aquatics comprises 52 national swimming federations in Europe, and includes Israel which for Olympic-sport purposes is grouped with Europe.[2] European Aquatics is overseen by an elected Bureau (board) composed of Members representing 17 different Federations. European Aquatics oversees aquatic sports in Europe: diving, swimming, open water swimming, synchronized swimming and water polo.