The existing "Official Merlympics" will be restructured into two independent competition formats. This reorganization represents an important step toward further professionalizing the sport and establishing a clear distinction between national and international competitions.

The Mermaiding Nationals will be held as national championships within individual countries, with the goal of developing the sport at a regional level and specifically nurturing emerging talent. The Mermaiding Internationals will subsequently bring together the top athletes from different countries, providing an international platform at the highest performance level.

This new structure creates greater transparency and planning reliability for athletes, clubs, mermaiding and freediving schools, as well as private individuals and sponsors. At the same time, it maintains the high standards for which the Official Merlympics have already become known. In this way, we ensure that mermaiding can grow sustainably at both national and international levels worldwide.