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Egypt Today
29-04-2025
- Sport
- Egypt Today
Egypt .. A Global Aquatic Sports Destination
The World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup, Somabay 2025 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.
Egypt Today
25-02-2025
- Sport
- Egypt Today
As part of Egypt's sports tourism agenda: The Minister of Youth and Sports inaugurates the 2025 World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup in Somabay for the third consecutive year.
Reinforcing Egypt's position as a global hub for aquatic sports, Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports, inaugurated the opening leg of the 2025 Open Water Swimming World Cup, hosted in Somabay from February 18 to 22, 2025. Building on the remarkable success of the 2023 and 2024 editions, this event further solidifies Egypt's status as a premier destination for international sporting events. The competition features a record-breaking participation of 129 world-class swimmers (73 men and 56 women) from 28 national federations, along with 16 relay teams from 10 national federations, making it the most nationally represented Open Water Swimming World Cup event in history. For the first time, the tournament includes swimmers from all continents, underscoring its status as a truly global sporting event. Dr. Ashraf Sobhy, Minister of Youth and Sports, emphasized the significance of Egypt hosting this prestigious international event, highlighting the vital role such tournaments play in enhancing the country's reputation as a leading sports and tourism destination. He stated: "Hosting the opening leg of the 2025 Open Water Swimming World Cup in Somabay reflects the continuous development of Egypt's sports infrastructure and reaffirms our readiness to host major international events." He further noted that the tournament's success for the third consecutive year is the result of a strong partnership between World Aquatics and the Egyptian Swimming Federation, along with the ongoing efforts of the Ministry of Youth and Sports in collaboration with private sector partners. Similarly, Captain Husain Al-Musallam, President of World Aquatics, praised Somabay's key role in advancing open water swimming, stating: "Somabay's ability to deliver a top-tier competition environment year after year makes it a cornerstone of our global circuit. This reflects Egypt's commitment to developing aquatic sports and maintaining a world-class sporting environment." In the same context, Eng. Yasser Idris, President of the Egyptian Olympic Committee and the Egyptian Swimming Federation, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the state and the private sector in hosting major sporting events. He added: "The continued success of the Open Water Swimming World Cup reflects Egypt's growing influence within the global aquatic sports community and serves as an inspiration for future generations of athletes." The President of the Egyptian Swimming Federation further stated that Egypt's participation with a junior national team provides an opportunity for Egyptian swimmers to improve their global rankings based on the World Cup results. He also emphasized that this participation is part of the federation's preparations for the 2028 and 2032 Olympic Games, aiming to develop and qualify promising swimmers for future international competitions. Eng. Ibrahim El-Missiri, Group CEO of Somabay, praised the strategic collaboration between the public and private sectors, emphasizing the pivotal role of the Ministry of Youth and Sports, as well as the close cooperation with World Aquatics, the Egyptian Swimming Federation, and Mindset Sports Management. He stated: "Hosting the Open Water Swimming World Cup for the third consecutive year is a testament to our commitment to providing an ideal environment for athletes to train and compete, reinforcing Egypt's position as a global sports destination." The competition officially began on February 21 with the men's and women's 10km individual races, followed by the 4x1.5km mixed relay on February 22, featuring elite swimmers from around the world. The Men's 10km Individual Race saw intense competition, with Florian Wellbrock from Germany securing first place, Logan Fontaine from France finishing second, and Marc-Antoine Olivier from France taking third. In the Women's 10km Individual Race, Moesha Johnson from Australia claimed first place, followed by Ginevra Taddeucci from Italy in second, while Chelsea Gubecka from Australia secured third. After concluding in Egypt, the World Cup will continue with subsequent legs in Ibiza, Spain; Setúbal, Portugal; and Golfo Aranci, Italy, with the final venue and date to be announced later. On the sidelines of the opening round, Dr. Ashraf Sobhy visited the Soma Bay Sports Arena, a comprehensive sports facility that provides an ideal environment for athletes to train and compete. The facility includes the Aquatics Center, featuring Olympic and semi-Olympic swimming pools, as well as the Team Sports Zone, which houses courts for padel, squash, and grass tennis, a multipurpose court, and a football pitch. Additionally, it features the Power Zone, which includes a gym and a dedicated fitness studio, and the Endurance Zone, which contains a running track. The minister praised the outstanding facilities at Soma Bay Sports Arena, emphasizing that such state-of-the-art venues enhance Egypt's ability to host international training camps and attract major global sports championships.
