CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: Freediving pool World Championships – AIDA Belgium National Team 2026

AIDA Belgium is happy to open the call for applications for the selection of athletes who will be representing Belgium at the 36th AIDA Freediving World Championships, in Budapest.

📅 Dates : 30 May – 7 June 2026
📍 Place : Budapest, Hungary – Duna Arena

This international competition will bring together elite freedivers from around the world in the four pool disciplines: STA, DYN, DYNB, DNF.

🏊 Who can apply?

To submit your application, you must:

Be an active member of AIDA Belgium at the time of submission;
Have participated in recent official AIDA competitions (or equivalent);
Comply with the performance and participation criteria as defined by the former Board (reference document below).

Selection process

The National Team will be formed based on:

results in AIDA pool competitions obtained during the reference period;
measurable and objective performances according to AIDA standards;
a complete application file submitted before the deadline.

⏲️ Deadline : Friday, 23 January 2026

The selection committee will analyze performance, competition attendance, and compliance with international criteria before publishing the results.

🎯 Why participate?

To represent Belgium at the Freediving World Championships is a unique opportunity to:

compete alongside the best in the world;
boost your AIDA international ranking;
promote Belgian freediving internationally.

We encourage all athletes who meet the selection criteria to try their luck. The experience is enriching, athletic, and human!

🏆 Last year in Japan : 5 athletes selected • 1 national record • 11 PBs… It was an incredible year! And we strongly believe that Budapest will bring us just as much excitement, emotion and pride.

👉 All details regarding participation conditions, performance criteria, and registration procedures can be found in the official document:

AIDA Belgium – Selection criteria

Make sure to read all sections carefully before completing your application.

📍Applications must be submitted using the dedicated form.