LEN is the European governing body for aquatic sports affiliated to FINA. (LEN is French for Ligue Européenne de Natation or European Swimming League in English).
LEN was founded in 1927 in Bologna, Italy and has been based in Nyon, Switzerland since 2015. Affiliated members are the 52 national aquatics federations of Europe and includes Israel which for Olympic-sport purposes is grouped with Europe.
As an organisation, LEN promotes inclusivity and accessibility by creating programmes that allow everyone to participate in our sport, and ensuring that there are the coaches, officials, and infrastructure in place so that more and more people are welcomed and encouraged.
LEN believes aquatics to be both a sport and a recreational activity that all members of society should have access to, regardless of their age, gender, disability, or ethnicity. LEN is also committed to prevent drowning by promoting life-saving skills in water as well as a new “LEN Learn to Swim” programme now being finalised.