Who is AIDA International？

AIDA International, the International Association for the Development of Apnea, Established in 1992, AIDA serves as the governing body for competitive freediving, setting the standards for rules, safety, and education worldwide.

Its mission is to promote and develop the sport of freediving while ensuring the highest levels of safety, fairness, and professionalism for athletes, instructors, and enthusiasts.

AIDA International is best known for organizing and sanctioning freediving competitions, recognizing world records, and providing comprehensive training programs for freedivers of all levels.

The AIDA International (International Association for the Development of Apnea) is the primary organization that hosts and oversees the biggest and most prestigious freediving competitions in the world. These include:

1. AIDA World Championships:

   • Held biennially, this is the most significant freediving competition, where elite freedivers from around the globe compete in various disciplines, such as static apnea, dynamic apnea, constant weight, and free immersion. It is the pinnacle of competitive freediving.

     
     

     

     AIDA world championship 2025 hosting in Japan

     
     
   
   

2. AIDA Depth World Championships:

   • Focused on depth disciplines like constant weight, free immersion, and variable weight, this event showcases the deepest dives in the sport.

   
   

3. AIDA Individual Depth World Championships:

   • This competition highlights individual performances in depth disciplines, often held in locations with ideal conditions for deep diving.

   
   

4. AIDA Team World Championships:

   • A team-based event where national teams compete in a combination of disciplines, emphasizing teamwork and strategy.

Beyond competitions, AIDA plays a vital role in fostering a global community of freedivers, promoting the sport's growth, and advocating for safe and sustainable practices.