Somabay is delighted to announce that it will be hosting the World Aquatics Open Water World Cup 2025, building on the success of the last two years. This year Somabay will be hosting three races in its crystal-clear waters, cementing its position as one of Egypt's leading watersports destinations. 

The competition will kick off on the 21st of February with the men's and women's 10km races, followed by the mixed relay competition on the 22nd of February, with participants from 21 countries. Athletes will have access to the new OneFlow Aquatics Centre Olympic pool in the Soma Sports Arena, with regular shuttles running from The Sheraton Soma Bay Resort – the official event hotel – allowing participants to train in state-of-the-art facilities. 

Somabay has established itself as a preferred destination for the World Aquatics championship events and World Cups in recent years, and this latest edition reaffirms its status as a premier location for professional swimmers. Following successful editions in 2023 and 2024 as part of the World Aquatics Festival (WAF), this year will see the destination launch the 2025 season, further building on Somabay's position at the heart of the swimming scene in Egypt. 

The recent launch of the OneFlow Aquatics Centre further enhances Somabay's standing as a leading watersports destination, making it a perfect choice for international swimming training camps and sporting events. Featuring an Olympic-sized pool, a five-lane training pool, and a fully equipped indoor gym, the centre provides top-tier facilities to support and elevate swimmers' performance. 

For more information on Somabay, please visit https://somabay.com/  

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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 location boasts some of the sandiest beaches of the Red Sea and panoramic views of desert mountains and blue skies. Luxury hotels, Gary Player championship golf course, a Holistic Spa & Thalasso centre, a diving and kite surfing centre all make Somabay the ideal place for relaxation and recreation.   

About World Aquatics: 

World Aquatics, formerly known as the Fédération Internationale de Natation (FINA), is the sole and exclusive world governing body for all Aquatics.  Since June 2021, under the presidency of Captain Husain Al Musallam, World Aquatics comprises 209 National Member Federations in the five continents. 

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