The organizing committee for the World Aquatics Championships held in Fukuoka from July 14 to 30 announced that the event drew a total of 135,907 spectators. Including athletes, volunteers, and other attendees, the total number of visitors reached 302,946. When combined with the Masters event that took place from August 2 to 11, the total attendance was 468,652, which fell within the pre-event estimate of 400,000 to 500,000 people. The revenue from ticket sales amounted to 710 million yen. The World Aquatics Championships saw a total of 16,398 participants from 191 countries and regions, while the Masters event had 36,678 participants from 77 countries and regions. Source: Nikkei
Stay informed with the latest Fukuoka & Kyushu news and events in English. Sign up for our free weekly newsletter today and never miss a beat. Opt out anytime, your privacy is our priority. Get the inside scoop with The Now
Summaries based on public content, errors may occur during translation. Images credited independently. Send feedback using this form.
