Champions Crowned at the "Seashore Doha 4×4 Water Polo Championship"
The “Seashore Doha 4×4 Water Polo Championship” concluded with Sharks claiming the senior title and Al Safliya winning the Under-14 championship, bringing three days of exciting competition at Old Doha Port to a close. The tournament featured 12 teams from Qatar and across the Gulf and Arab region, attracting a large crowd and highlighting the growing interest in water polo and community-oriented aquatic sporting events.
The awards ceremony was attended by Mr. Mubarak bin Ali Al Nuaimi, President of the Qatar Aquatics Federation; Ali Hassan Al Mohannadi, International Relations Officer at Seashore Group; and Mr. Saud Al Juhani, Head of Water Polo at the Federation. The ceremony celebrated the winning teams and individual award recipients in a festive atmosphere that reflected the tournament’s organisational and public success.
Sharks Claim the Senior Title
Sharks secured the senior championship, taking the trophy and gold medals. Kuwait Club finished runners-up, earning the silver medals, while Tunisia’s Carthage team took third place and the bronze medals.
The senior competition featured eight teams divided into two groups. Group A comprised Sharks, Kuwait’s Al Qadsia Club, Dolphins and Doha Orcas, while Group B included Kuwait Club, Carthage, Al Annabi and Doha University of Science and Technology.
The participation of Gulf and Arab teams added another dimension to the competition, allowing local teams to compete against different playing styles and gain valuable experience against opponents from outside Qatar. This international exposure contributed to raising the competitive standard and enriching the tournament.
Al Safliya Triumphs in the Under-14 Category
In the Under-14 category, Al Safliya emerged victorious, claiming first place, the championship trophy and gold medals. Al Aaliya finished second to take the silver medals, while Sharaoua secured third place and the bronze medals. Halul finished fourth.
The youth competition featured four teams: Halul, Al Aaliya, Al Safliya and Sharaoua.
This category was among the tournament’s most significant highlights, reflecting the Qatar Aquatics Federation’s commitment to developing young talent as the foundation of future national teams. The Federation continues to provide young players with greater opportunities to compete, gain experience and develop their skills in a tournament environment.
Individual Awards Highlight Outstanding Performances
Players from the participating teams also earned recognition for their individual performances.
In the senior category, Yaqoub Al Tamimi, goalkeeper for Kuwait Club, received the Best Goalkeeper award, while his teammate Saud Al Otaibi was named Top Scorer. Ahmed Barakat of Sharks won the Best Player award.
In the Under-14 category, Ahmed Mohammed Al Bakri received the Best Goalkeeper award, Hamad Al Ali was named Top Scorer, and Mohammed Ali Al Enezi won the Best Player award.
The individual honours recognised the outstanding performances and talent displayed throughout the three days of competition.
Mubarak bin Ali Al Nuaimi: “Our Goal Is to Build a National Team Capable of Competing Internationally”
Mr. Mubarak bin Ali Al Nuaimi, President of the Qatar Aquatics Federation, said the “Seashore Doha 4×4 Water Polo Championship” forms part of the Federation’s strategy to develop the sport. He stressed that its ambitions extend beyond organising domestic tournaments to building a Qatari national team capable of competing and achieving strong results at international events.
Al Nuaimi revealed that the Federation intends to work towards including 4×4 water polo in the Olympic Games programme, while also pursuing its inclusion in the Asian Games, known as the “Doha 2030 Asian Games”. He noted that developing this format could broaden the sport’s appeal and introduce it to new groups of players and spectators.
The Federation president explained that the tournament provided an opportunity to identify promising Qatari talent. He added that the participation of teams from Qatar and other Gulf and Arab countries enhanced the technical quality of the competition and provided players with valuable competitive experience.
“The aim is to prepare and develop a national team capable of achieving accomplishments and winning medals,” Al Nuaimi said, emphasising that building a strong national team is one of the Federation’s key priorities for the coming period. The objective is to compete in international tournaments and challenge for top positions.
He also highlighted the distinctive appeal of 4×4 water polo, describing it as a community-oriented sport capable of attracting both players and spectators. He praised the strong public attendance throughout the three-day championship.
Al Nuaimi added that the teams had delivered an “outstanding” level of performance, noting that the tournament’s technical quality and popularity would encourage the Federation to continue organising similar events and expanding the sport’s participation base across Qatar.
He expressed his gratitude to all the organisations and partners that contributed to the event’s success, particularly Old Doha Port, which hosted the competition, and Seashore Group for its support. He stressed that partnerships between sports organisations and supporting entities are essential to the success of sporting events.
The Federation president also highlighted Qatar’s achievements at the 20th Asian Games, Aichi-Nagoya 2026, in Japan. He noted that the Qatar Aquatics Federation was among the national federations that contributed to Qatar’s medal-winning performances, adding that efforts would continue to build on these achievements and deliver further success in the future.
Saoud Al Juhani: Strong Competition and Investment in Young Talent
Mr. Saud Al Juhani, Head of Water Polo at the Qatar Aquatics Federation, said the final day featured intense competition, with every team determined to finish its campaign on a high note. He praised the large crowd, which created a vibrant atmosphere throughout the matches.
Al Juhani emphasised that the organising committee had placed particular importance on the Under-14 category, recognising young players as the future of water polo in Qatar. He highlighted the importance of providing them with regular opportunities to participate in tournaments and develop their technical and physical abilities.
He added that the continued organisation of age-group competitions would help identify emerging talent, expand the player base and provide national-team coaching staff with a wider pool of options for the future.
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