Windsor will host the 2025 World Aquatics Diving World Cup in the spring.
The competition was originally slated to be in Montreal, however the facility will not be ready for the event in April. Since Windsor was already planning to host the Canada Cup of Diving in 2025, Diving Canada asked the city to step in.
"It's really a case of their facility not being ready and Windsor having open doors and ready to seize an opportunity," said Jeff Feeney of Diving Canada. "The event will be different but it's going to be different in a Windsor way and excellent in Windsor's way."
The World Cup will gather athletes and spectators from over 15 countries. Around 100 divers are expected to compete. All of the participants must meet stringent qualification standards.
"For the World Cup you have to hit that international standard and we'll see Olympic champions here, world champions here, those that haven't retired after the games. We'll also see the next wave of up and comers looking to become those big divers for the L.A. games," said Feeney.
The event is expected to generate $1.5 million in economic spin-off.
“Hosting this prestigious event not only solidifies Windsor’s status as a world-class sports tourism destination, but it also supports ongoing revitalization efforts to Strengthen the Core in downtown Windsor by bringing vibrant energy, renewed interest, and incredible spin-off investments to our community," said Windsor Mayor Drew Dilkens.
The competition is April 10 to 13, 2025. A detailed schedule and ticketing information will be released in the following weeks.
Windsor will still host the Canada Cup of Diving in 2026.