>> Why in Japan? Why in 2007?

1. Same Condition as the Beijing Olympics
At this championships, Olympic events will be swum in Japan which has almost no time difference and a similar climate with Beijing. It is therefore expected that the athletes will be able to adjust their conditions by simulating what the Beijing Olympics would be. In addition, as the championships will be held in the in-door pool which is the same condition as the Beijing Olympics, it will provide the best environment for athletes to compete without being influenced by the weather.

2. The Championships as the Qualifying Meet
This meet has been approved by FINA as the qualifying meet for the Swimming Qualifying Times for the Beijing Olympics. With the worldclass athletes getting together to compete, the meet will serve as the best opportunity for the athletes to exceed the Qualifying Times.

3. Prize Money and Invitation of Top Athletes
The medalists and finalists of the 12th World Championships in Melbourne to be held in March 2007 will be invited to this Meet. In addition, the prize money will be awarded. Through this meet to which the world-class top athletes will gather to compete as the preparatory competition for the Beijing Olympics, we will aim for increasing the level of the swimming not only in Asia and the Pacific Rim but also in the entire world.

4. Pre-Olympic Training
The hosting site, Chiba Prefecture is adjacent to the capital city Tokyo, and boasts the improved infrastructure including Narita International Airport, the nation's gateway to the world. With the good quality of accommodation facilities and transportation methods around the venue, it is the most appropriate candidate site for the training camp prior to the Beijing Olympics. Other camp sites in Japan are also being investigated and the update and timely information will be provided.


TRAINING SITE
Japan is the most appropriate candidate site for the training camp prior to the Beijing Olympics in 2008 because Japan has similar climate and time difference to Beijing, China as well as many 50m indoor pools. Japan has well-developed infrastructure such as domestic airline services and public transportations. The accommodation facilities are in high quality. There are various types of hotels near each training facility.

Many of the swimming centers in Japan have 50m indoor pools and all of them have cutting-edge facilities. Which training sites in Japan are available for the pre-Olympic Training is now being investigated.

The demand of the training sites is expected to be higher toward the Beijing Olympics. Please apply it to us as soon as possible if you consider having a training camp in Japan.