China’s aquatic stars are ready to make waves! The roster for the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore was announced Friday, blending Olympic legends 🏅, rising talents 🌟, and a few surprises. Let’s dive in!
Swimming Squad: Record-Breakers Return
Paris 2024 gold medalist Pan Zhanle headlines a 34-member swimming team, fresh off smashing the 100m freestyle world record (again!). The 20-year-old phenom called Singapore his "lucky stage" after his historic Doha 2024 performance. Veteran Wang Shun, 31, gears up for his eighth Worlds appearance—proving age is just a number 💪.
Diving ‘Dream Team’ Shake-Up
While Olympic champs Chen Yuxi and Wang Zongyuan lead the 14-athlete squad, two-time gold medalist Quan Hongchan will sit out due to injury. Rising stars like Zhang Minjie and Chen Jia (Diving World Cup standouts) get their moment to shine ✨.
Artistic Swimming: New Faces, Same Dominance
Fresh off historic Paris 2024 golds, China’s artistic squad brings young twins Lin Yanhan and Lin Yanjun into the mix. Male swimmer Guo Muye also joins the 13-athlete team that crushed June’s World Cup with 7 golds 🥇. Pro tip: Watch their synchro routines—it’s like underwater ballet meets Avengers-level precision 💃🌊.
The action kicks off July 11 in Singapore, with water polo first up. Mark your calendars—this is peak #SwimTok material! 📅
