Freediving world champion to conduct advanced course in the UAE

The National staff

Goran Colak, a world champion and record holding freediver, will visit the UAE next month to conduct an advanced course in the sport.

Held in Dubai and Fujairah from December 13 to 16, the course is open to intermediate and advanced freedivers. The course is organised in partnership with FreedivingUAE.

Freediving involves going to depths without the aid of breathing apparatus.

This year, Mr Colak, a Croatian national, won the Fazza Freediving Competition in Dubai.

More information on the course is available here.

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