A seven-strong British Diving Team has been announced for the first international test of 2015 as they travel to Beijing and Dubai for the FINA/NVC Diving World Series.
Olympic bronze medallist Tom Daley will compete in the 10m Platform and will go head-to-head with Olympic Champion David Boudia (USA) and Olympic silver medallist Qiu Bo (CHN).
European Champion Sarah Barrow and Tonia Couch, who were ranked third overall for the 2014 event, will take to the boards in the 10m Synchro and will be looking to begin their international season off with the best start.
Commonwealth Champions Chris Mears and Jack Laugher will be ready to take on the Olympic medallists Qin Kai and Yuan Cao (CHN) and Evgeny Kuznetsov and Ilia Zakharov (RUS).
Alicia Blagg and Rebecca Gallantree will return to action in the 3m Synchro having won the gold at the Commonwealth Games.
National Performance Director Alexei Evangulov said: “The FINA/NVC Diving World Series provides an important opportunity to see where our athletes are compared to the world’s best early in the season.
“This year is a vital year on our journey to the Olympic Games and this early season test will give us the chance to identify where we can improve ahead of the World Championships in Kazan.”
Daley added: “I’m excited to get back to competing internationally. It’s been a busy close of season and I have got some good training in.
“Jane and I are building the foundations of the season and competing in Beijing and Dubai are really important steps ahead of returning to London for the British leg and the Worlds this summer.”
The British Diving Team consists of:
- Sarah Barrow
- Alicia Blagg
- Tonia Couch
- Thomas Daley
- Rebecca Gallantree
- Jack Laugher
- Chris Mears