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Meet the South African official helping deliver a world‑class Lifesaving World Championships 2026
For nearly three decades, Durban’s Dale Duke has been giving back to lifesaving through officiating, and this year, his journey...
Meet Izzy Speiran: Ready to Make Her Mark for Canada at LWC2026
For Canadian lifesaver Izzy Speirman, selection for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 represents the culmination of two years of hard...
100 Days to Go: Nations continue to finalize teams as South Africa prepares for Lifesaving World Championships 2026
With 100 days remaining until the start of the Lifesaving World Championships 2026, preparations are accelerating across the global lifesaving...
Australian Life Saving Team named for Lifesaving World Championships 2026
Surf Life Saving Australia Media Release Surf Life Saving Australia are proud to announce the 24 members of the Australian...
South Africa names national teams for Lifesaving World Championships 2026, ready to welcome the world on home soil
Lifesaving South Africa has officially announced the national teams that will represent the host nation at the Lifesaving World Championships...
The LWC 2026 Programme Is Here
The official programme for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 is now available.From 25 November to 14 December 2026, Nelson Mandela...
ILS LWC2026 Handbook Now Updated
The ILS Event Management Committee is pleased to announce the updated publication of the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 Handbook. This document,...
LWC2026 FAQ Page Now Live
Got questions about LWC2026? Our new FAQ page is now live, making it easier to find quick answers and important...
Individual entries now open for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026
The International Life Saving Federation (ILS) is pleased to announce that individual entries for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026 -...
Updated Technical Officials Appointment Schedules
We are pleased to release the updated Technical Officials appointment schedules for the LWC2026 Championships. Thank you to everyone who...
ILS and LWC 2026 Anti-Doping Statement
The ILS shares the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) vision of a world where athletes can participate in a doping-free sporting...
Ellie the Elephant revealed as mascot for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026
Lifesaving South Africa has officially introduced Ellie the Elephant as the mascot for the Lifesaving World Championships 2026, set to...
One Year to Go: Lifesaving World Championships 2026 Set to Shine in Nelson Mandela Bay
With just one year remaining until the world’s premier lifesaving athletes gather in South Africa, anticipation is building for the...
Chief Referee and Deputy Chief Referee appointments
The ILS Event Management committee is pleased to announce the appointment of Chief Referees and Deputy Chief Referees at the...
Visit the Official Lifesaving World Championships 2026 Website
From the thrill of competition to the spirit of the ocean, the #LWC2026 website is your go-to destination for everything...
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