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High divers take the plunge at Moscow's Two Rivers festival

Euronews World · 2026-07-20

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• What happened: High divers from 11 countries participated in the Two Rivers festival in Moscow, showcasing high dives, rowing races, and hydroflight performances. • Why it matters: The event marks a significant return of international competitions to the Russian capital, fostering cultural exchange and sportsmanship among diverse nations. • What to watch next: Observers will be keen to see how this festival influences future international sporting events in Russia and the potential for increased participation from other countries.

No Comment Video. High divers take the plunge at Moscow's Two Rivers festival Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: Updated: 20/07/2026 - 13:56 GMT+2 High divers from 11 countries compete at Moscow's Two Rivers festival, featuring river jumps, rowing races and hydroflight performances. High divers from around the world gathered in Moscow on Sunday for the Two Rivers water sports festival, featuring high dives, rowing races and hydroflight performances above the Moskva River. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT The video shows athletes preparing for the high diving competition, performers entertaining spectators and hydroflight riders setting a record for the largest Russian flag unfurled on water. Athletes from 11 countries took part in the international high diving event, with competitors jumping from a platform roughly the height of a nine-storey building. Spectators welcomed the return of international competitions in the Russian capital, where athletes from different countries came together for the water sports event. Russia Sport Top stories Now playing Next High divers take the plunge at Moscow's Two Rivers festival Now playing Next Spain fans celebrate World Cup victory Now playing Next Trump and Infantino hand World Cup trophy to Spain Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 20th, 2026 – Midday Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 20th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next US hits Iran for ninth night as Khamenei calls ceasefire 'worthless' Now playing Next Watch: Spain fans erupt in celebration after World Cup final victory Now playing Next Trump and Sánchez meet at World Cup final after two years of tension Now playing Next Watch: Spain fans erupt in celebration after World Cup final victory Now playing Next US hits Iran for ninth night as Khamenei calls ceasefire 'worthless' Now playing Next Spain records 70,000 hectares burned this year amid wildfires Now playing Next Spain prepares to welcome its World Cup heroes with victory parade Now playing Next Watch: Andy Burnham takes over from Keir Starmer as British Prime Minister Now playing Next After the whistle: AI videos, false quotes and the World Cup's biggest viral fakes Now playing Next New UK PM to keep 'moving towards closer EU ties', analyst says Now playing Next Terrorism is a 'persistent' threat, says Europol ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment EU foreign policy chief Kallas visits EU naval mission in the Red Sea No Comment China rescuers race to find trapped people after landslide No Comment India launches first hydrogen-powered passenger train to cut emissions No Comment Chile assesses damage after deadly storm surge floods coastal city of Penco Europe in Motion Cultural jobs on the rise as EU signs first-ever culture declaration Europe Today Europe Today: Spain crowned World Cup champions as US strikes in Iran continue Water The Great Bubble Barrier: How air bubbles are stopping river plastic before it reaches the sea Sport Spain prepares to welcome World Cup heroes with 1 million expected on streets of Madrid World News Trump and Sánchez meet at World Cup final after nearly two years of diplomatic tensions Europe News German Chancellor Merz hints at possible cabinet reshuffle after top CDU figure resigns Europe News Major wildfires continue as Spain's burned area reaches 70,000 hectares this year Europe News At least six killed as Russia launches overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine ADVERTISEMENT World News Hungarian president Tamás Sulyok signs constitutional amendment ending his own mandate Jordan US launches new wave of strikes on Iran as Israel vows 'powerful' response to Tehran Culture news Mount Olympus seeks place on UNESCO World Heritage List Europe News CDU's Jens Spahn resigns amid growing scrutiny over surrogate baby Europe News Ukrainian forces strike 'major' logistics hubs in central Russia Sport 'That's crazy': Messi reflects on iconic photo with baby Lamine Yamal Iran US forces strike Iran for seventh consecutive night Europe Today Why the EU’s so-called Chat Control law has privacy experts up in arms ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT

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