Performers from Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) perform during the opening ceremony of the World Aquatics Championships 2025 held in Singtel Waterfront Theatre in Singapore on July 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

President of World Aquatics Husain Al Musallam speaks during the opening ceremony of the World Aquatics Championships 2025 held in Singtel Waterfront Theatre in Singapore on July 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

Choir singers of Victoria Junior College sing the Singapore national anthem during the opening ceremony of the World Aquatics Championships 2025 held in Singtel Waterfront Theatre in Singapore on July 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

Performers from Movement for the Intellectually Disabled of Singapore (MINDS) perform during the opening ceremony of the World Aquatics Championships 2025 held in Singtel Waterfront Theatre in Singapore on July 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

Official mascots otter Ollie (L) and dugong Dewey (R) make an appearance during the opening ceremony of the World Aquatics Championships 2025 held in Singtel Waterfront Theatre in Singapore on July 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)

Dancers from School of the Arts (SOTA) perform the dance "Rainwoven" during the opening ceremony of the World Aquatics Championships 2025 held in Singtel Waterfront Theatre in Singapore on July 10, 2025. (Xinhua/Then Chih Wey)