Move over, mountain climbers—Bhutan just leveled up its altitude game with a record-breaking swimming pool! The tiny Himalayan kingdom unveiled its first-ever competitive swimming facility at a dizzying 2,400 meters above sea level, certified by World Aquatics on Wednesday. Talk about swimming with a view!
Part of the Pools for All Program launched in 2019, this splashy project aims to bring aquatic sports to landlocked regions and elevate access to swimming (literally and figuratively). A spokesperson for World Aquatics called it a \"game-changer for athletes training at high elevations,\" while locals are already joking about earning their \"altitude badges\" alongside swim certifications.
Fun fact: Bhutan is better known for its \"Gross National Happiness\" index than sports infrastructure—until now. With this pool, the country’s diving headfirst into global aquatics culture. Who’s ready for a Himalayan backstroke?
The tiny Himalayan kingdom unveiled its first-ever competitive swimming facility at a dizzying 2,400 meters above sea level, certified by World Aquatics on Wednesday. Talk about swimming with a view! 
A spokesperson for World Aquatics called it a \"game-changer for athletes training at high elevations,\" while locals are already joking about earning their \"altitude badges\" alongside swim certifications. 
Paris Olympic Village Opens Doors to Athletes with…
Filipino Athletes Shine at Asian Winter Games 
: ISU Chief Talks Growth…
