World Aquatics Scholarship Athletes
at Thanyapura Phuket
About World Aquatics
FINA, now known as World Aquatics, is the international governing body for aquatic sports. Founded in 1908, it oversees swimming, diving, water polo, artistic swimming, open water swimming, and high diving worldwide. With over 200 national federations, World Aquatics sets the global standards for training and competition.
World Aquatics Scholarship Program
The World Aquatics Scholarship Program was created to support talented swimmers from around the world—especially from developing nations—giving them access to world-class training facilities, professional coaching, and the opportunity to compete at the highest level.
Thanyapura Phuket is proud to be a trusted training base for World Aquatics Scholarship athletes, who come here to prepare for international competitions including the Olympic Games, World Championships, and regional tournaments.
Why World Aquatics Chooses Thanyapura
Olympic-standard swimming pools
and aquatic facilities.
Ideal training environment
in Phuket with year-round warm weather.
Sports science & medical support
for athlete performance and recovery.
Elite coaching team
with international experience.
On-site accommodation & nutrition programs
providing a holistic training hub.
Meet Our Coaches
Our swimming program is led by internationally recognized coaches who specialize in competitive swimming and athlete development. With years of experience coaching Olympians and national teams, they combine technical expertise with a supportive training environment.
At Thanyapura, coaching goes beyond the pool—our team also works closely on strength training, recovery, and mental conditioning, ensuring athletes are prepared in every aspect.
Aquatics Head Coach -Alexander Tikhonov
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2 Time Olypian
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19 Time Russian Champian
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8 Time Russian Record Holder
Athlete Mantor, Aquatics Manager- Zahra Pinto
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Olympian
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Youngest Competing Athlete at Olympic (2008)
Assistant Coach & Mentor - Katawan Teeka
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5 Year Thai National Representative
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Top Competitor at Asian Open Water Championships
Spotlight on Our Athletes
World Aquatics Scholarship swimmers from around the world call Thanyapura their training home. These athletes represent different nations, cultures, and levels of experience, but they all share one dream: to compete at the highest level of aquatics.
Some of our scholarship athletes have:
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Competed in World Championships and Olympic Games.
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Set national records for their countries.
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Progressed from developing swimming nations to competing on the world stage.
Their stories inspire the next generation of swimmers and showcase the true impact of the World Aquatics Scholarship program.
Join the Legacy
By partnering with World Aquatics, Thanyapura continues to strengthen its role as Asia’s Leading Sports Resort and a global hub for aquatics. Every lap, every training session, and every achievement reflects our commitment to excellence.