European Championships aquatic competition in Paris

In the lead‑up to the 2026 European Championships in Paris, Slovakia’s artistic swimming team was forced to scale back to a single soloist after a teammate’s injury, leaving Zofia Strapeková to compete in the technical solo final on 4 August. The Slovak coach emphasized fine‑tuning the routine and noted Strapeková’s recent junior success.

Around the same time, Slovenia’s swimming squad, comprising four pool swimmers and an open‑water entrant, set its sights on reaching finals. Coach Tomaž Torkar highlighted Neža Klančar as the strongest medal prospect while acknowledging setbacks from injuries to Olympic finalist Katja Fain and the absence of Janja Šegel. The Slovenian team aimed to improve on its 2024 performance despite a talent gap.

Both snapshots illustrate how Central European nations adjusted their line‑ups and ambitions ahead of the Paris championships, dealing with injuries and targeting competitive results across artistic swimming and pool/open‑water events.