Oman University Sports Committee
Unveils Details of 2026 Competitions Calendar

Muscat,
26 Jan 2026 (ONA) — Oman University Sports Committee today revealed details
of its calendar of sports competitions and events for 2026 during a press
conference held at the Olympic Academy headquarters.

The calendar includes 21
competitions across 12 diverse sports, with the participation of over 20,000
male and female students from 30 educational institutions across various
governorates.

At the outset of the conference,
the committee presented a detailed overview of the events. Activities will be launched
this month with the Padel Championship, which attracts a wide segment of
students.

The calendar continues in
February with events including the E-Sports Championship, Beach Volleyball
Championship, Girls’ Bowling Championship, and the KoraThon event, which starts
in February and continues until March in partnership with Oman Logistics
Academy. These are qualitative events alongside the E-Sports Championship,
which has become one of the most in-demand and participated-in championships
among the students.

In
March, the 3×3 Basketball Championship will be held, which has become one of
the season’s most prominent championships due to its high turnout and the
competitive environment it provides, allowing students to showcase their skills
in fast-paced, collective basketball. April, which will be packed with numerous
championships, will witness one of the year’s most important sporting
milestones with the holding of the Swimming and Athletics Championships, in
addition to the Girls’ Individual Games Tournament. This tournament brings
together a number of dynamic sports in an interactive athletic environment
aimed at enhancing student participation in open sports.

Competitions will continue
through May and the rest of the year with events including volleyball,
football, basketball, table tennis, shooting, chess, challenge competitions,
and other activities that provide a comprehensive season of athletic movement
within higher education institutions. The season concludes in December with the
Handball Championship, one of the championships witnessing notable development
in participation levels, with universities competing to achieve advanced
results.

In
the context of expanding the introduction of new games aligned with youth
aspirations, the committee announced the inclusion of the Shooting Championship
in October for the first time in the 2026 calendar. This step reflects its
keenness to diversify individual sports and provide students the opportunity to
engage in athletic experiences focusing on precision, concentration, and mental
and physical skills. The committee clarified that this championship will be
organized according to approved technical standards and in cooperation with
specialized entities to ensure a safe environment meeting the requirements of
this type of competition, thereby providing a broad scope for discovering new
talents in a sport gaining increasing prominence among youth segments.

The
calendar also highlights the addition of a number of qualitative activities
targeting specific groups. These include a sports tournament for girls, aiming
to provide a safe and motivating competitive space for female students, in
addition to programs dedicated to youth seeking to hone their skills in sports,
teamwork, and physical commitment. The committee was also keen to include
competitions aligned with modern activities witnessing widespread popularity
among youth, foremost among them e-sports, with more than one championship
added within this track to ensure broader participation from various
institutions.

— Ends/AH