Khalil Al Jabir elected as Bureau Member of World Aquatics
Doha
Khalil Ibrahim Al Jabir, Executive Director of the Qatar Olympic Academy and former President of Qatar Swimming Association (QSA), has been elected as a Bureau Member of World Aquatics for the 2025–2029 term.
The announcement came during the World Aquatics General Congress held on the sidelines of the 2025 World Aquatics Championships in Singapore.
Al Jabir, a leading figure in Qatari and Asian aquatic sports, previously served as QSA president from 2008 to 2024. His longstanding service to the sport includes being first elected to World Aquatics in 2017, followed by a key role in 2021 when he was selected at the Doha General Assembly as one of the members representing host nations of the World Championships.
His re-election this year is another milestone in a distinguished career dedicated to advancing aquatic sports on a global scale.
In addition to his World Aquatics responsibilities, Al Jabir also holds the position of Vice President of the Asian Aquatics Federation for the 2024–2029 term, a role he secured during the 2024 general assembly in Bangkok, Thailand.
Meanwhile, QSA President Mubarak bin Ali Al Nuaimi participated in the 2025 World Aquatics General Congress in Singapore. His attendance reflects the association's continued efforts to reinforce Qatar's presence in the international sporting arena. On behalf of the Association, Al Nuaimi congratulated Al Jabir on his election and expressed confidence in his ability to represent Qatar with distinction and help shape the future of aquatic sports worldwide.
The Congress also saw the election of the World Aquatics Board of Directors for the upcoming term, selecting several prominent figures tasked with leading the global governing body into its next chapter.
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