Spring apnea 2025: innovation and safety in Kävlinge, Sweden
Juan José Saldaña
February 4, 2025

The Spring Apnea Competition SM i Pool 2025 will take place from February 28 to March 2 at the Harjagersbadet indoor pool in Kävlinge, Sweden. Organized by Edvin Martensson, this event will bring together top freedivers to compete in DYNB, DYN, and DNF disciplines under AIDA regulations, along with special rules promoting accessibility. For example, participants will be allowed to receive assistance from their coaches in the pool, facilitating communication through sign language and gestures. This initiative aims to ensure an inclusive experience for all competitors.

Safety will be a top priority, with a medical team on-site and experienced divers ready to respond in case of emergencies. The 25-meter-long pool, with a depth ranging from 1.2 to 3.8 meters, provides an ideal environment for the competition. Additionally, essential safety equipment such as an Oxybox and a defibrillator will be available. The head judge will be Alex Hedström, joined by a jury consisting of Donat Faraguna Gnjatovic, Linnea Johansson, Mirjam Glessmer, and My Troedsson. This event promises to be a highlight of the Swedish sports calendar and a model of commitment to inclusion and safety in sports.

INCLUSIVE AND SAFE COMPETITION

The Spring Apnea Competition SM i Pool 2025 stands out not only for its high-level competition but also for its focus on accessibility and innovation in the sport. By allowing coaches to assist freedivers with signs and gestures during events, the competition paves the way for greater inclusion in freediving tournaments. This approach reinforces the goal of making the sport accessible to all participants.

With a meticulously designed safety plan and a dedicated organizing team, this competition promises to be an unforgettable experience for both athletes and spectators. The combination of professionalism, inclusion, and passion for freediving will establish this event as one of the most significant of the year in Sweden.

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