"VAN" (Sports Desk - 21.10.2026) :: The World Aquatics Swimming World Cup 2026 came to a dramatic close in Astana on Saturday after three nights of compelling racing, with South Africa’s Pieter Coetze and the Netherlands’ Marrit Steenbergen celebrating the overall men’s and women’s titles respectively. In total, there were 22 Crowns clinched by 14 athletes in the Kazakhstan capital – each worth $10,000 in prize money. That is in addition to the sizeable $1.2 million on offer across the Swimming World Cup, ensuring a rewarding experience for the athletes whose incredible performances made it a memorable three weeks of racing. The Tour will also be remembered for the warm hospitality and passionate crowds of fans across the host cities of Baku, Tashkent and Astana, strengthening the legacy of this year’s Swimming World Cup across Central Asia. We look back at some of the key storylines and top moments from Astana, and look ahead to what promises to be an enthralling World Aquatics Swimming Championships (25m) in Beijing in just over six weeks.
On Wed, Oct 21, 2026