# European Aquatics Championships in Paris > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/european-aquatics-championships-in-paris > Updated: 2026-08-09T12:38:50.000Z. Sources: 21. Developments: 2. At the European Aquatics Championships in Paris, French swimmer Léon Marchand withdrew from several key events, including the 200m and 400m individual medley and the 200m breaststroke. This decision was made to prevent aggravating an adductor injury. French team doctor Sébastien Le Garrec specified that the withdrawal follows a grade 2 lesion of the left pectineus muscle sustained during the French National Championships in late June. While the healing process is nearly complete, the technical demands of the breaststroke leg in medley events posed a non-negligible risk of recurrence. Marchand described the decision as difficult but relieving regarding the mental pressure of the injury. Despite the withdrawal from the medley events, Marchand remains scheduled to compete in the 200m butterfly, 400m freestyle, and various relay events, as these disciplines place less strain on his adductors. Meanwhile, Hungarian swimmer Hubert Kós entered the competition aiming for his first European title in the 200m backstroke, with plans to compete in six different events. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-09: Hubert Kós targets European titles at Paris championships Hungarian swimmer Hubert Kós aims for European titles in Paris, potentially participating in 19 starts, while French star Léon Marchand withdraws from key medley events due to injury. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/hubert-ks-targets-european-titles-at-paris-championships ### 2026-08-08: Léon Marchand withdraws from medley events at European Championships Olympic champion Léon Marchand has withdrawn from the 200m and 400m medley events at the European Aquatics Championships in Paris due to an adductor injury. 19 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lon-marchand-withdraws-from-medley-events-at-european-championships --- Cite as: European Aquatics Championships in Paris. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/european-aquatics-championships-in-paris