This is how the XXXV AIDA Freediving World Championship will be in Cyprus
Juan José Saldaña
September 2, 2025

Freediving is much more than a sport: it is an intimate connection with the sea, a silent dialogue between the body, the mind, and the depths. From playful times among coral reefs to the intensity of competition, each dive holds a unique story, a pulse of life that stops underwater. This diverse and human spirit of freediving will reach its fullest expression in 2025 in Limassol, Cyprus, when the entire world turns its eyes to the XXXV AIDA Freediving World Championship.

From September 20 to October 3, 2025, the Cypriot city will become the epicenter of freediving, hosting the best athletes on the planet in a natural setting that combines tradition, culture, and open sea. It will be an event that not only measures records and endurance but also shows how the discipline has grown in community values, respect for the ocean, and personal pursuit of limits.

Limassol, the heart of freediving in 2025

The choice of Limassol as the venue for the Freediving World Championship is no coincidence. Cyprus, with its crystal-clear waters and history deeply connected to the Mediterranean, offers an ideal environment for athletes and fans to reconnect with the essence of this sport. In every dive, there will be more than numbers: there will be the dreams of those who have trained for years to represent their countries, but also the shared excitement of those who see freediving as a way to live and breathe the sea.

The championship, which will be broadcast live on YouTube AIDAFreediving, promises to open a global window to the beauty and rigor of freediving. Beyond the competition, it will be a space to celebrate the diversity of styles, the strength of the international community of freedivers, and the human ability to find calm and overcome challenges in the ocean’s depths. An event that will undoubtedly leave a mark on both the athletes and those watching from every corner of the world.