World Aquatics Growing Presence in Hungary

World Aquatics will launch a series of strategic partnerships with MOL Group, MOL — New Europe Foundation, MVM Group and OTP Group to strengthen the international federation’s presence in Hungary, which includes the opening of its new headquarters in Budapest.

An interim headquarters was opened in the Hungarian capital in November 2024. The wider transition to Budapest is planned around the 2027 World Aquatics Championships, which will be hosted in the Hungarian capital. Lausanne will remain home of the Aquatics Integrity Unit and the World Aquatics Foundation.

“As we expand our operations in Hungary, it is vital World Aquatics aligns with trusted and forward-thinking partners in the region,” said World Aquatics President Captain Husain Al-Musallam. “MOL Group, MOL — New Europe Foundation, MVM Group and OTP Group have strong global reputations and these agreements come at the perfect time as we advance with the development of our new headquarters in Budapest and open an exciting new chapter.”

International energy company MOL Group is headquartered in Budapest with a presence in more than 30 countries. MOL — New Europe Foundation, founded by the Hungarian Government and MOL Plc is dedicated to performing a range of public tasks. MVM Group is headquartered in Hungary with a presence in 23 countries, providing energy to millions of businesses and homes across the Central-Eastern Europe region. OTP Group is an independent banking groups and brings over 75 years of experience of financial infrastructure.