London to host rearranged World Para-Swimming Championships

The move comes after the International Paralympic Committee decided to strip the original hosts, Malaysia, of the right to host the event

Monday 15 April 2019 09:10 BST

The London Aquatics Centre hosted swimming events at the 2012 Paralympic Games (Getty Images)

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London will host the rearranged 2019 World Para-Swimming Championships, World Para-Swimming has announced.

The move comes after the International Paralympic Committee decided to strip the original hosts, Malaysia, of the right to host the event citing concerns over the safety of Israeli athletes.

The event will now take place at the London Aquatics Centre, which hosted swimming events at the London 2012 Paralympic Games, between 9and 15 September.

IPC President Andrew Parsons said: “We are delighted to announce London as the host city of the World Para-Swimming Championships.

“The London Aquatics Centre brings back many fantastic memories of the 2012 Paralympic Games and I am sure athletes will be greatly excited to return to such an iconic venue.”

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London to host rearranged World Para-Swimming Championships

The move comes after the International Paralympic Committee decided to strip the original hosts, Malaysia, of the right to host the event

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