Sport and fun: what a start for HaBaWaBa Egypt!

The "game of the ball in the water" has enthusiastically spread to North Africa: the first edition of HaBaWaBa Egypt, which concluded Sunday in Somabay, proved to be a massive success. It once again confirmed the HaBaWaBa project’s ability to make waterpolo engaging for both kids and adults.

Organized to perfection by Mindset for Sports Development, the new partner of Waterpolo Development, HaBaWaBa Egypt saw the participation of 26 teams coming from Egypt, Italy and Montenegro, with more than 300 little athletes competing across two categories. Italian Bogliasco triumphed in the U10 age group category, gaining revenge over Sodic Sport Panthers, which they had lost to the U9 final of the HaBaWaBa International Festival 2025 against. However, Sodic still had reason to celebrate, securing the U12 trophy in an all-Egyptian final against New Giza. Beyond competition, participants experienced Egypt as a premium destination, combining sport, leisure, hospitality, and cultural exchange within a world-class coastal setting. “From its origins in Italy to its expanding footprint in Egypt, HaBaWaBa continues to prove how sport can connect nations while unlocking tourism opportunities - Mindset for Sports Development highlighted -. Events of this nature position Egypt not only as a competition venue, but as a family-friendly sports tourism destination, capable of attracting international communities year after year. Mindset for Sports Development confirmed that HaBaWaBa Egypt is set for sustained expansion, with a long-term vision to grow participation, diversify disciplines, and strengthen international partnerships. The goal is clear: to use sport as a bridge between cultures while supporting Egypt’s broader tourism strategy. With Somabay delivering an exceptional host environment and Egypt demonstrating operational excellence, HaBaWaBa Egypt continues to strengthen its position on the global calendar, establishing Somabay as a leading gateway for international sports tourism in Egypt, and reinforcing the country’s vast potential to host, inspire, and connect the world through sport”. Waterpolo Development thanks all the clubs, coaches, and little waterpolo players for the enthusiasm which they participated with, and congratulates Mindset for Sport Development for the commitment and care dedicated to the event, ensuring its success. The HaBaWaBa Egypt adventure has only just begun: the "game of the ball in the water" will keep inspiring and uniting children from all over the world in the future.

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