Essential Guide to the 2019 World Para Swimming Allianz Championships
The 2019 World Para Swimming Allianz Championship is up and coming. Have you booked the nearest Park City Grand Plaza Kensington Hotel yet? Be sure to reserve an accommodation so you can enjoy the most anticipated swimming event in the UK. Here’s what you need to know about the prestigious disability swimming competition.
About the 2019 World Para Swimming Allianz Championships
The 2019 World Para Swimming Allianz Championships is the largest disability swimming competition outside the Paralympic Games. There will be around 600 swimmers coming from 60 nations who are competing here. The competition serves as a qualifier for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. It is also the ninth edition of the World Para Swimming Championships. The competition returns to Great Britain for the second time after the event in Glasgow in 2015. When and where is it happening?
The disability swimming competition is set to take place on September 9 to 15 at the London Aquatics Centre. The London Aquatics Centre will once again witness the Paralympics legacy. This is after playing host in the London Paralympic Games swimming events in 2012. You can also read: ​Beginner's Travel Guide To Exploring Japanese Days Out In London
How to book a ticket?
Ticket prices for the 2019 World Para Swimming Allianz Championships start from £1 per session. Book your tickets via their event hub. Doors open at 8:30 am, and the competition starts at 10:00am. Be in your seats on or before 9:30am. For the finals, doors open at 4:30pm, and the competition starts at 6:00pm. Be in your seats on or before 5:30pm. How to get to the London Aquatics Centre?
First have some food at any restaurants in Kensington London, so you have more energy to enjoy the event. After having great food, go to the nearest tube and get off at Stratford Tube Station. It’s a 15-minute walk from Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. It is where the London Aquatics Centre is situated. Things to do at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park While waiting for the competition, tour around nearby attractions to pass the time. Here are some things you can do at Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park:
● Relive London 2012. Visit historical sites were gold medals were won and lost. ● Explore the park. You’ll find plenty of areas to visit in the park. This includes the ArcelorMittal Orbit, the UK’s tallest sculpture. There's also The Slide at ArcelorMittal Orbit, one of London’s hottest attractions. ● Boat tour. Explore the waterways on a relaxing boat tour or swan pedalo. ● Appreciate art. There are 28 artworks, both large and small, that are scattered all over the park. Find them all and be inspired by the history and identity of the park.
Are you ready to watch some intense water action? Then, be part of the prestigious 2019 World Para Swimming Allianz Championships. See how our PWD athletes conquer the pool to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games. Find great hotels in Kensington and book a room now to witness the event firsthand.