Doha, May 19 (QNA) – Al Sadd SC dominated the Qatar Swimming Cup for the 2025/2026 season, capturing the championship title after securing the highest cumulative points across multi-club domestic competitions.

The victory caps a highly successful season for Al Sadd, which also claimed the 2025 General Excellence Shield — an accolade highlighting the club’s robust developmental pipeline and administrative stability across youth and senior echelons.

The closing ceremony was attended by Qatar Swimming Association (QSA) Secretary-General Ibrahim Youssef Al Buainain alongside National Teams Director Rashid Khalid Al Mohannadi. Al Buainain presented the championship trophies and the General Excellence Shield to the victors.

Following the presentation, Al Buainain stated that this edition had met all technical and organizational benchmarks, serving as a critical platform for identifying promising national talent. He also reaffirmed the QSA’s commitment to reinforcing domestic competitions as the foundation for international development.

Al Sadd officials credited the dual victory to structured, long-term strategic planning and integrated technical oversight.

The championship concluded with a comprehensive distribution of age-group titles, where Al Sadd secured dominance in the 13-14 and 15-16 divisions, while Al Wakrah claimed the 11-12 category title alongside the Junior Swimming Festival Cup. Additionally, Al Ahli captured the 17-18 division title, and Al Shamal won the Men’s General Category.

The event drew widespread industry praise for its execution, underscoring the QSA’s operational capacity in elevating the standards of domestic aquatic sports. (QNA)