25 Nov - 13 Dec 2026
Port ElizabethSouth Africa
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ILS and LWC 2026 Anti-Doping Statement
The ILS shares the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) vision of a world where athletes can participate in a doping-free sporting...
ILS LWC2026 Handbook Published
The ILS Event Management Committee is pleased to announce the publication of the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 Handbook. This document, together...
Technical Officials Appointment Schedules Now Available
We are pleased to release the Technical Officials appointment schedules for the LWC2026 Championships. Thank you to everyone who has...
One Year to Go: Lifesaving World Championships 2026 Set to Shine in Nelson Mandela Bay
With just one year remaining until the world’s premier lifesaving athletes gather in South Africa, anticipation is building for the...
Chief Referee and Deputy Chief Referee appointments
The ILS Event Management committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Chief Referees and Deputy Chief Referees at the...
Programme Announcement
Port Elizabeth, Nelson Mandela Bay – 25 November – 13 December 2026The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) and Lifesaving South...
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