Muscat emerge champions of short course swimming

MUSCAT, DEC 18
The Muscat Short Course Swimming Championship concluded on Wednesday at the Sultan Qaboos Sports Complex in Bausher, featuring strong competition and impressive technical standards. A total of 62 swimmers representing five clubs took part, competing across six races in an event that highlighted the continued development of swimming in the Sultanate of Oman.
Muscat Club claimed first place in the overall standings, followed by Bausher Club in second, while Al Amerat Club finished third, reflecting the close level of competition among the participating clubs.
Seventeen-year-old swimmer Hussain Taha of Muscat expressed his satisfaction with the championship, stating: “The competition was strong and challenging and I am pleased with my participation at this level. Events like this help raise our technical and physical readiness and give us confidence ahead of future competitions.”
In the 15 years and above category, Bausher secured first place, with Muscat finishing second and Al Amerat third, meanwhile, in the 14 years and under category, Muscat topped the standings, followed by Bausher, with Al Amerat in third place.
Young swimmer Al Ezz bin Sohaib al Said, competing in the under 14 category, highlighted the importance of the event, saying: “The races were highly competitive and I am happy with my performance. I look forward to improving further and achieving better results in upcoming championships. ”In the medal table, Muscat led the way with 18 gold, 13 silver and 9 bronze medals, while Bausher followed with 10 gold, 13 silver and 9 bronze medals, Al Amerat Club collected two silver and two bronze medals.

Swimmer Ali al Hosni of Bausher earned both a silver and a bronze medal in the 600 metre event, describing the result as a positive step forward, also noted that preparations are underway for participation in the Dubai Swimming Championship early next year as part of the club’s development programme.
International referee Ali al Ajmi emphasised the role of officials in ensuring fairness and discipline, stating: “The referee’s role is to guarantee fairness and strictly apply international swimming regulations, from the start through to the finish, championships like this help raise swimmers’ awareness of the rules and enhance technical discipline.”
Saleh al Wahaibi, coach of Bausher, praised the level of performance, noting: “We have seen clear technical improvement among swimmers, this championship is an important stage in our preparation program as we focus on refining performance ahead of upcoming competitions.”
Meanwhile, Musallam al Khadhouri, coach of Ahli Club, highlighted the championship’s role in identifying young talent, saying: “Such competitions provide valuable race experience for swimmers and are essential for building a strong foundation for Omani swimming.”
The championship concluded with positive organisational and technical outcomes, underlining the importance of short course swimming events in developing athletes’ abilities, discovering promising talents and enhancing readiness for upcoming local and international competitions.