Morocco makes its mark in history with its first participation in the Winter Swimming World Championship
Morocco has entered the history of Arab and African sports in a grand way, officially participating for the first time in the Winter Swimming World Championship, taking place from March 1 to 8, 2026, in the Finnish city of Oulu.
This unprecedented achievement makes Morocco the first Arab and African country to represent the continent and the Arab world in cold water swimming competitions, one of the most challenging forms of physical sports.
The Moroccan delegation includes swimmers from various cities, including champion Mohammed Manfalouti, while Farida Shebani, president of the Winter Swimming Morocco Association, oversaw the administrative and logistical coordination to ensure a strong and impactful participation from the Moroccan team, including notable female representation.
The championship features over 50 countries, where athletes test their ability to swim in waters close to freezing point amidst extremely low temperatures, making each participation a test of physical strength and mental endurance.
This Moroccan presence is considered a strategic step to bolster the Kingdom’s position in global sports arenas and launch national training programs to prepare future generations capable of competing in winter and endurance sports.
