World Aquatics Diving World Cup coming to Windsor [Video]

The City of Windsor, Ont. will host the 2025 World Aquatics Diving World Cup, expected to bring in more than $1.5 million in direct spending to the local economy.

Top divers from more than 15 countries will compete, including those from China, Great Britain, Japan, Australia and the U.S.

“It helps raise our profile,” said Gordon Orr, CEO of Tourism Windsor Essex Pelee Island. “The world will be watching.”

The City of Montreal was originally slated to host but according to Diving Plongeon Canada, their facility will not be ready in time. The City of Windsor and its Windsor International Aquatic and Training Centre (WIATC) stepped up.

“It’s hard not to come back,” said Jeff Feeney, senior director of Diving Plongeon Canada.

“Hoteliers who work with the caterers, the service providers, they get it. They get hosting events. They get wanting to put it on a good show.”

“Diving Plongeon Canada has hosted many events here in the past. They know what we’re …