Media advisory: accreditations – FINA Diving World Series

Diving Plongeon Canada – Montreal, April 12, 2019 – Diving Plongeon Canada wishes to advise the media that accreditation for the 2019 FINA/CNSG Diving World Series is still open and can be requested by filling out the online form. The world-class competition will take place from April 26^th to 28^th at the Montreal Olympic Park Sports Centre. The inaugural press conference will be held on Thursday, April 25^th, at 11 am.

The complete roster and a detailed event schedule are available at www.divingmtl.com.

PARTICIPATING ATHLETES

A total of 88 athletes from 14 leading diving nations have confirmed their attendance. The international field will feature 14 Olympic medalists, as well as 11 World Champions, including diving superstars Jennifer Abel (CAN | 3m, 3m synchro, mixed 3m), Chen Aisen (CHN | 10m), Meaghan Benfeito (CAN | 10m, 10m synchro, mixed 10m), Tom Daley (GBR | 10m, 10m synchro, mixed 3m), Patrick Hausding (GER | 3m, 3m synchro) and Shi Tingmao (CHN | 3m, 3m synchro).

So far this season, the Canadian diving team has combined to win eleven medals in Sagamihara (JPN) and Beijing (CHN) and is currently ranked second in the overall medal count.

Further information on the FINA/CNSG Diving World Series can be found on the FINA website.

TICKET INFORMATION

Tickets are still available and may be purchased online at www.divingmtl.com. Tickets range from $12 to $25 per day. Special rates are available for the three-day passes as well as for children 12 and under. 

Those wishing to meet with Olympic athletes and medallists can also purchase tickets for the “VIP with Despatie” treatment. Hosted by diving legend Alexandre Despatie, this new initiative will deliver an upscale VIP experience featuring complementary high-end food and drinks as well as access to the best seats in the house.

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