NEOM Beach Games Concludes with World Aquatics Open Water Swimming Cup NEOM

The World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup NEOM made its first appearance at NEOM Bay yesterday, bringing together 70 athletes from 17 nationalities and marking an exciting conclusion to both the Open Water Swimming World Cup series and the NEOM Beach Games 2024.
The finale of the World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup NEOM, featuring 37 men and 33 women competitors, including two Saudi athletes, showcased NEOM's commitment to hosting world-class competitions along its unique Red Sea coastline.
The competition featured some of the sport's biggest names, including Kristof Rasovszky and Moesha Johnson, Paris 2024 Olympics gold and silver medalists, respectively. In thrilling races, Florian Wellbrock claimed victory in the Men's category, while Moesha Jonhson triumphed in the Women's final. Their participation elevated the prestige of this inaugural event.
By introducing open-water swimming to the NEOM Beach Games program, NEOM is highlighting its commitment to growing adventure sports in the Kingdom. NEOM aims to develop an array of sports facilities and programs where athletes of all abilities can immerse themselves in nature and engage in activities that promote physical activity, health, and well-being.
Jan Paterson, Managing Director of Sport at NEOM, commented: "Hosting the grand finale of the 2024 World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup is a privilege, and we are grateful for the trust of all of our Rights Holders in collaborating with NEOM to deliver the NEOM Beach Games.
The event further solidifies NEOM's ambition to create opportunities for domestic and international athletes. It aims to position NEOM as a partner of choice for international sports for their world-class competitions, which contributes to achieving the goals of Vision 2030. As the Games grow and our collaboration with the National Federations continues, NEOM strives to become an innovative hub for sporting excellence whilst driving a legacy for active lifestyles and encouraging development for future generations."
Husain Al-Musallam, World Aquatics President, added: "After an extraordinary international open water season that included the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, the World Aquatics Junior Open Water Swimming Championships, and four thrilling World Cup stops, the season culminates in NEOM for the final race weekend 2024. The competition has never been more intense, with compelling athlete storylines and the overall men's and women's World Cup titles set to be decided in the stunning crystal-clear waters of the Red Sea."
The World Aquatics Open Water Swimming World Cup NEOM concluded the successful third edition of the NEOM Beach Games, which, over the course of three weeks, welcomed more than 1,000 athletes and Rights Holders from 71 nationalities, including Paris 2024 Olympics medalists.