From Lignano to Somabay: 4 teams flying to HaBaWaBa Egypt!
Mindset, a company that will organize the stage in Egypt, will offer flight and fee to Bogliasco, Rapallo, San Mauro and Primorac
From Lignano Sabbiadoro to Somabay, to keep living the HaBaWaBa dream. This is the journey the teams classified at 2nd and 3rd places in Gold U9 and U11tournaments of HaBaWaBa International Festival 2025 will take: Italian Bogliasco, Rapallo Sharks, San Mauro Squali, and Montenegrin Primorac 1 will fly to HaBaWaBa Egypt thanks to the generous and exciting initiative by Mindset For Sport Development, the partner of Waterpolo Development which will organize the 1st Egyptian stage of the HaBaWaBa International Circuit. The event is scheduled on December 18-22, 2025, in Somabay, a magnificent venue on the Red Sea.
Montenegrin Primorac 1, 3rd in U11 HaBaWaBa 2025, between Fouad Luxor and Ezz Nour. Above, Italian San Mauro Sharks, who got the 2nd place (ph. Giacomello).
Mindset will pay for flight and accommodation and offer free participation in the tournament to 15 people (including players and coaches) from each team. This huge investment aims to promote HaBaWaBa Egypt and at the same time offers a new opportunity to the teams involved after the narrowly missed gold medal at HaBaWaBa International Festival in Lignano Sabbiadoro.
“Young athletes need access to international exposure that broadens horizons and builds confidence - Mindset Managing Partner Fouad Luxor stated – Waterpolo gives them the opportuinity to gain valuable exposure and experience through travel and cultural exchange”. “Waterpolo taught me discipline, resilience, and teamwork - Mindset Founder & CEO Ezz Nour added -. We are focused on building the character and mindset of young atheletes to thrive in and beyond the pool. We are developing a community that is perpeared for the challenges of both sport and life”.
Waterpolo Development congratulates the award-winning teams and extends special thanks to Mindset for their efforts to ensure that HaBaWaBa Egypt becomes another great success for the HaBaWaBa community.
The biggest youth water polo event in the world: for U9, U11 and U13, held every year in Lignano Sabbiadoro (UD) and drawing teams from five continents.
When is the next Festival?
From 13 to 20 June the week for U9 and U11, from 20 to 27 June the week for U13.
Do boys and girls play together?
U9 and U11 tournaments include girls’, boys’ and mixed teams. The U13 event is split into a girls-only tournament and one for boys-only or mixed teams.
How do you enter the Festival?
Open the page of the event for your team (U9-U11 or U13) and follow the Registration Guide: it contains the information, duties, costs and deadlines. A club can enter more than one team in a single tournament.
Where do teams stay during the Festival?
Teams, made up of players, coaches and officials, all stay inside Bella Italia & EFA Village. Parents, family and supporters travelling with the team can enter the village by paying admission.
What is the Champion’s Passport?
It is a code of ethics: the values of sport to respect in order to be part of the HaBaWaBa community.
What is the aim of the HaBaWaBa project?
To spread the values of sport among children and create a deep bond with water polo through an unforgettable experience.
