Tala Bay Hosts the 4th Open Water Swimming Championship with Over 100 Swimmers

Tala Bay Hosts the 4th Open Water Swimming Championship with Over 100 Swimmers

Tala Bay – Aqaba hosted on Friday, November 7, 2025, the 4th Open Water Swimming Championship, organized by Tala Bay and the Sharks Swim Team, in collaboration with the Royal Jordanian Federation for Water Sports. The event brought together swimmers of all ages from different parts of the Kingdom in a day filled with competition, endurance, and sportsmanship.

More than 100 male and female swimmers from across Jordan competed in open water races over 1 KM, 3 KM, and 5 KM distances, divided into age categories ranging from 14 years and above.

The day kicked off at 7:00 AM with registration and check-in, followed by a welcome speech and safety briefing, before the competitions officially started at 9:00 AM.

The organizers emphasized that this event is part of Tala Bay’s ongoing efforts to promote sports tourism in Aqaba, encourage community engagement in healthy and active lifestyles, and position Tala Bay as a leading sports and leisure destination in Jordan.

The championship concluded with an award ceremony, where trophies and medals were presented to the winners across all categories, celebrating another successful sporting event in Tala Bay.