Aquatics

Diving activities have started in Van Lake, the world's largest soda lake dating back 800,000 years, as sweltering summer temperatures set in.

Van Lake, formed in the aftermath of the eruption of the volcanic Mount Nemrut, extends like a sea with an area of ​​3,713 square kilometers, sparking attention from dive enthusiasts.

A lake located in the Central Anatolian province of Sivas, known as the "evil eye of the moorland" for its clean and turquoise waters, has been drawing the attention of divers nationwide.

Lake Gökpınar in the Gürün district is considered as "one of the lakes in the world with the clearest waters."

Kanal – The traditional bridge diving event in the town of Kanal in western Slovenia will be held on Sunday in what promises to be an event spiced up with a potent dose of adrenaline. Astonishing views are guaranteed as the Kanal Bridge crosses the Soča river, famous for its emerald hues.

Swimming also restricted trans athletes’ participation at the elite level

The world federation of water sports FINA updated its rankings after the Tokyo Olympics

The coastal part of the eastern province of Hatay's Arsuz district has become a frequent destination for diving enthusiasts thanks to its various species, bottom structure and underwater formations.

Turkish swimmer Kamil Alsaran, 59, passed the North Channel between Ireland and Scotland last year and won as the "oldest male swimmer" and "first Turkish swimmer" who completed this course.

Divers have found a total of 25 bodies on Sept. 2 after a pre-dawn fire sank a scuba diving vessel off a Southern California island, leaving nine people unaccounted for as the search continued, media reported.

A Turkish swimmer completed Japan's Tsugaru Strait route, one of the world's most challenging open water swimming tracks.

Aaron Younger of Australia (left) tries to pass the ball as he is marked by Stylianos Argyropoulos-Kanakakis of Greece during a men's water polo match at the FINA Swimming World Championships in Gwangju, South Korea, on Thursday. Australia won 9-8 after a closely contested match. [Jeon Heon-Kyun/EPA]