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Asia Aquatics

The continental governing body of aquatic sports in Asia — founded in 1978 as the Asia Swimming Federation, based in Muscat.
✓ Last reviewed: August 2026
FormerlyAASF — Asia Swimming Federation (until 2023)
Founded1978, Bangkok
HeadquartersMuscat, Oman
Parent bodyWorld Aquatics

What is Asia Aquatics?

Asia Aquatics is the continental governing body for aquatic sports in Asia and one of the five continental confederations of World Aquatics. It was founded in Bangkok in 1978 as the Asia Swimming Federation (AASF) and rebranded to Asia Aquatics in 2023.[1][2]

What does Asia Aquatics govern?

It governs continental competition across the aquatic disciplines in Asia, sanctions Asian championships and records, and holds technical authority over the aquatic events of the Asian Games together with the Olympic Council of Asia.[1][2]

When was it founded and where is it based?

Founded in Bangkok in 1978, the confederation is headquartered in Muscat, Oman.[2]

What competitions does Asia Aquatics organize?

References

  1. World Aquatics — Asia Swimming Federation launches new website. Accessed August 2026.
  2. Wikipedia — Asia Aquatics (background). Accessed August 2026.