World Aquatics (AQUA) is now the new organisational name for what was previously know to us as Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA). 

The new branding comes with more inclusivity for sports other than Swimming. As World Aquatics is the international governing body for multiple aquatic disciplines - Swimming, Water Polo, Diving, Artistic Swimming, Open Water Swimming, High Diving. During this process, World Aquatics has made very significant improvements to its governance, including the strengthening of the athletes’ voice in decision-making and the creation of an independent Aquatics Integrity Unit. AQUA is ready to lead and serve athletes united by water, with a broader scope and increased engagement with participants and audiences.

Moving forward here are the guidelines when referring to World Aquatics:

• Always use the acronym AQUA when addressing World Aquatics (never WA or other acronyms)
• World Aquatics to be used across all languages (so never to be translated into other languages)