KAZAN (Sputnik) – The closing ceremony, held inside the TatNeft Arena, kicked off with the parade of 190 participating national team flags.
An estimated 2,500 athletes took part in the July 24-August 9 competition.
Out of a total 75 gold medals awarded, China came away with 15, followed by the United States at 13, and Russia rounded out the top three with nine gold medals.
27 March 2014, 09:21 GMT
The International Swimming Federation’s flag was handed to Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban as the head of the world championship’s upcoming host nation in 2017.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, Orban praised Russia for setting a high standard in organizing the event and pledged to maintain it at the 17th championship in Budapest.
