2024 World Aquatics Junior Diving Championships | |
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Host city | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Date(s) | November 24 – December 1, 2024 |
Nations participating | 40+ |
The 2024 World Aquatics Junior Diving Championships are scheduled to be held in Rio de Janeiro in Brazil from 24 November to 1 December 2024. [1]
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Over 250 divers between the ages of 14-18 will compete representing more than 40 countries: [1]
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