Swimming League Will Return on December 19 in London After a Five-year Hiatus, Bringing Back the All-star-style Competition That Divides

The series was first launched by three-time Olympic champion Konstantin Grigorishin, who called it a revolution at its creation. The concept placed superstars onto teams, shifting the focus from individual recognition to collective scoring. After a successful start, the organization faced numerous challenges.

It clashed with the international federation governing aquatic sports, then the coronavirus pandemic struck. Following the outbreak of the war in Ukraine, founder Grigorishin was unable to pay athletes due to his frozen assets. Related coverage includes an interview with David Betlehem, who won bronze at the 2024 Olympics and four medals, including one gold, at this year's European Aquatics Championships in Paris.