Tashkent hosts second leg of World Aquatics World Cup

The second leg of the World Aquatics World Cup, part of the Silk Road Tour, is scheduled to take place in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from October 8 to 10. The competition will be held in a 25-meter short course pool at the Aquatica Palace.

Key storylines include the rivalry between Australian sprinter Cam McEvoy and Russian swimmer Egor Kornev. Following their intense matchups in Baku, the two are expected to compete in the 50 and 100 freestyle events. Kornev enters the competition having recently tied the 100 freestyle world record with a time of 44.84.

The Italian contingent features Alberto Razzetti, who is competing in five events including the 400 freestyle and 200 butterfly, and Lorenzo Mora, who will participate in backstroke events. Ludovico Viberti also joins the Italian team to compete in the 50 and 100 breaststroke.