Egypt .. A Global Aquatic Sports Destination
Cairo, Egypt – April 29th, 2025 – Reinforcing Egypt's growing reputation as a global sports hub and highlighting the ongoing development of its sports facility infrastructure, the World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup – Somabay 2025, took place from the 11th to 13th of April 2025. This prestigious event gathered the world's top-ranking artistic swimming athletes for three days of elite competition against the breathtaking backdrop of Somabay's Red Sea coastline.
As part of the official World Aquatics calendar, the event featured 246 athletes from over 30 countries competing in solo, duet, mixed duet, and team routines, showcasing the sport's unique blend of strength, precision, and artistic expression. The competition drew international spectators and was broadcast live across global networks.
Somabay has become a favourite destination for World Aquatics following several successful championship events in 2023 and 2024. The World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup – Somabay 2025 reaffirmed Egypt's rising status as a destination for world-class sporting events and reflected the country's strategic commitment to developing its sports sector and reinforcing its presence on the international stage.
In partnership with Mindset Sports Management, the official organizer for World Aquatics sports championships in Egypt, Somabay continued to establish itself as a leading sports destination for professional athletes from around the world, making it a premier option for international aquatic sports training camps and competitions.
Eng. Yasser Idris, President of the Egyptian Olympic Committee and the Egyptian Swimming Federation, commented: 'Hosting the Artistic Swimming World Cup is a major milestone that directly supports Egypt's national strategy for sports development. It reflects our commitment to expanding the country's footprint across the international sporting arena while investing in the future of aquatic sports. With strategic partnerships and destinations like Somabay, we are not only elevating performance standards but also reinforcing Egypt's role as a key player in the global sports ecosystem. These events play a vital role in inspiring the next generation of Egyptian athletes and in positioning Egypt as a sustainable hub for international competition.'
Mr. Ibrahim El-Missiri, Group CEO of Somabay, remarked: 'Hosting the Artistic Swimming World Cup highlights Somabay's growing position as a significant partner in the global sports landscape.
We've built the infrastructure, environment, and operational capabilities necessary to host high-performance international events. We're thrilled to welcome the world's top athletes to compete in a setting where state-of-the-art facilities meet the natural beauty of the Red Sea. We also deeply value our collaboration with World Aquatics, whose leadership and vision continue to elevate the standards of aquatic sports worldwide.'
Captain Husain Al Musallam, President of World Aquatics, commended Somabay's ongoing contributions: 'Somabay's ability to consistently deliver top-tier competition environments is truly commendable. This event is a testament to Egypt's strong commitment to advancing aquatic sports and sustaining a world-class sporting ecosystem.'
The World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup – Somabay 2025 reinforced Egypt's strategic position on the global sporting map and supported World Aquatics' mission to expand its impact across diverse cultures and geographies. With a proven record in hosting international aquatic events, Somabay continues to raise the bar for sports tourism in the region, driving both athletic excellence and economic impact.
About Somabay:
Somabay is an exclusive Red Sea resort in Egypt. Just a 4-hour flight from Central Europe, with year-round sunshine and mild temperatures, Somabay offers vacationers an ideal Red Sea holiday. The resort boasts some of the sandiest beaches of the Red Sea and panoramic views of desert mountains and blue skies. Luxury hotels, a Gary Player championship golf course, a Holistic Spa & Thalasso centre, and a diving and kite surfing centre all make Somabay the ideal place for relaxation and recreation.
About World Aquatics:
Driven by the vision of a world united by water for health, life and sport, World Aquatics is the international governing body for aquatic sports.
Founded in 1908, World Aquatics is an independent organisation formed of 210 National Federations and five Continental Organisations. It oversees six aquatic sports – swimming, water polo, diving, artistic swimming, open water swimming and high diving – and is recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) as the leading global authority of these sports.
About Mindset:
Mindset Sports Management is your go-to partner for planning, organizing, and executing international-level sports events while delivering a unique experience for both athletes and audiences.
Combining strategic insights with hands-on execution, Mindset collaborates with local and international sports federations, hospitality entities, destinations and corporate brands to provide holistic sports event solutions.
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