Spain's Artistic Swimming Team Prepares for Paris 2026 European Championships

Spain’s artistic swimming squad is set to compete at the European Championships in Paris in 2026. World, Olympic and European champion Sara Saldaña highlighted the team’s collective approach, echoing football coach Luis de la Fuente’s philosophy that “pain is mandatory, suffering is optional” and stressing the importance of group unity in elite sport.

Head coach Andrea Fuentes described the past year as one of growth and confidence, noting the team’s nine‑medal haul at last year’s World Championships and its readiness to face returning rivals Russia. She stressed creativity, artistic flair and strategic preparation as the keys to challenging the Russian school of ballet‑based training, while expressing optimism that the Spanish swimmers will deliver their best performances in Paris.