Welcome Notes
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the city of Kalamata, Greece. On behalf of CMAS, I would like to express our gratitude to the host city for sharing our passion for underwater sport and for their willingness and flexibility in hosting our biggest event.
I am confident that Greece will deliver outstanding competition for athletes and fans alike.
The excellent open water conditions in Kalamata, as well as the local hospitality, are ready to welcome more than 130 athletes from over 40 countries and provide them with the perfect conditions to compete. I would like to express my sincere thanks to our partners, staff, officials, and volunteers for all their hard work and dedication in making this event possible.
I hope you will join me in cheering on the incredible athletic performances. I also hope you will take some time to experience the beautiful Greek culture and warm hospitality during your stay.
To the athletes, please accept our best wishes for your competitions. We will be cheering you on from the stands, while working to provide the excellent conditions your hard work and talent merit!
Dear friends and colleagues,
It is my honor to welcome you to Kalamata, Greece for the 2024 CMAS 8th WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP FREEDIVING DEPTH.
Greece has an historic bond with the sea and the diving, as well as with freediving, going back to the old centuries since Homer ages and the Persian wars. The emblem(logo) of the Greek Federation is from an ancient coin that represents Poseidon, the God of the Sea, with a fish in his trident.
Stathis Hatzis the Greek sponge man, with the incredible freediving record is also an emblematic person in the world of freediving.
Greece has had the privilege of hosting a number of CMAS events in the past.
The World Championships is unique in bringing the best athletes from all over the world together in a celebration of our one sport. We are grateful for the trust you have shown in awarding us the right to host these prestigious Championships. And we can assure you we will honor that trust with an exceptional event.
I am sure that Kalamata CMAS World Championship Freediving Depth will be a point of reference for the years to come.
We are so excited to join you in cheering on these incredible athletes and celebrating this event.
Ladies and gentlemen,
Welcome to Kalamata, where for 10 days in October, we will host top athletes and freedivers from around the globe, for the 8th CMAS World Freediving Championships.
We are expecting over 130 athletes from 40 countries, and we are incredibly proud that, once again,Kalamata and the Messinian waters have been chosen as the venue for such a prestigious event.
This choice is a testament to the confidence placed in our city and the pristine condition of our seas.
The Municipality of Kalamata is delighted to support and host the 8th CMAS World Freediving Championships this year, standing by as a co-organizer.
Our region’s excellent climatic conditions have made Kalamata a top destination for sports tourism and major sporting events.
We are fully prepared to host this world-class event and extend our hospitality, ensuring that athletes leave with the best impressions and memories of our city and Greece.
We look forward to enjoying a spectacular underwater show and maybe witnessing new world records being set.
Kalamata's passion for sports, especially sea sports, is evident.
We are excited to announce the upcoming implementation of an underwater diving park along our shores, further cementing our city's commitment to these activities.
We are confident that this year’s CMAS championship will be a fantastic event, showcasing an incredible underwater spectacle that pushes the limits of human strength and endurance.Let us celebrate the extraordinary feats these athletes will achieve.
Good luck to all the participants, and may we all enjoy a remarkable and inspiring event!
Dear athletes, coaches and esteemed guests,
On behalf of Niritis Club I’m thrilled to welcome you to the 8th CMAS World Championship in Kalamata. I strongly believe that for 10 days we will witness extraordinary performances from all the freedivers around the world. It is our honor to host the best athletes representing their nations and we take immense pride in having been chosen as the organizers of this prestigious event.
We are fully committed to provide a world class competition environment, ensuring that all athletes and coaches will have an exceptional experience in and out of the water.
NIRITIS Freediving Club is well prepared to host this Championship and we are ready to extend our warmest hospitality, ensuring that the athletes depart with lasting memories of our country and its welcoming spirit.
We are confident that this year’s CMAS World Championship will be an outstanding event, highlighting the remarkable capabilities of all athletes. Let us come together to celebrate their incredible achievements and the spirit of this exceptional sport!
Best of luck to all athletes and may we all enjoy an inspiring and memorable championship.
Dear athletes, coaches and friends,
It is with great pleasure that we cordially invite you to Kalamata and our nautical club AIOLOS for the purposes of the Freediving World Championship CMAS 2024.
We are confident that you will thoroughly enjoy the calm and blue waters of Messinia Bay, as well as the natural beauty of our region and the world-known local Messinian gastronomy and hospitality.
The athletes and members of our club wish you all the best for the preparation and participation in the Championship. We will be there ready to support you with every means possible during the Championship and look forward to celebrate together your achievements.
