Dubai is set to host the ‘Women’s Triathlon World Cup – Dubai 2025,’ the first event of its kind globally dedicated entirely to women.
Organised by the Dubai Sports Council, the championship will be held on Dubai Islands on 7th December 2025, under the auspices of World Triathlon, as part of its official annual calendar, and in collaboration with the UAE Triathlon Federation.
The competition will feature the three triathlon disciplines — swimming, cycling, and running — across three race formats: Professional (Amateurs): 750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run; Sprint (Amateurs): 750m swim, 20km cycle, 5km run; and Super Sprint (Age Groups and Beginners): 400m swim, 10km cycle, 2.5km run.
The championship also includes a team category, where three female athletes will compete in different disciplines within the Sprint and Super Sprint categories only.
This pioneering initiative aligns with Dubai’s strategic vision to empower women, enabling them to contribute fully to society and enhance their presence in international sports competitions.
It also reflects the Dubai Sports Council’s vision to position Dubai as the world’s leading sports destination, while promoting women’s participation in competitive sports by providing international platforms where they can compete and excel in an environment that supports and empowers them.
World Triathlon (formerly the International Triathlon Union or ITU) expressed pride in organising the ‘Women’s Triathlon World Cup – Dubai 2025’ as part of its official championship calendar, recognising it as a landmark event of strategic significance. The global governing body highlighted that the Dubai event will open new opportunities for triathlon while promoting female participation worldwide.
World Triathlon President Antonio Fernandez Arimany praised the partnership with Dubai, emphasising the emirate’s pioneering role in supporting and developing women’s sports.
“We commend Dubai’s leading role in supporting and promoting women’s participation in sports, and we are honoured to collaborate with the Dubai Sports Council in organising this first-ever Women’s Triathlon World Cup,” Arimany complimented. This initiative is a source of pride for World Triathlon and it embodies our commitment to creating a real transformation in the global sports landscape by empowering women and expanding their participation in endurance sports,” he said.
The Dubai Sports Council has announced that registration is now open for all categories for women of all nationalities, aged 18 and above. Registration is available via the official event website (https://www.wtwcdubai.ae) and will continue until 3rd December 2025.
(Inputs from WAM)
