Dubai prepares to host 2025 World Triathlon Women’s Cup
Dubai is set to host the first and exclusive 2025 World Triathlon Women’s Cup on 7 December 2025. The event will take place at Dubai Islands and is being organised by the Dubai Sports Council in cooperation with the UAE Triathlon Federation and under the supervision of World Triathlon.
The competition marks the official launch of the Sheikha Hind Women’s Sports Campaign and forms part of the Dubai Sports Sector Strategic Plan 2033, which focuses on developing and supporting women in competitive sports. The strategic plan aims to transform the emirate’s sports sector through four pillars that include empowering clubs, nurturing talent, increasing community participation and strengthening Dubai’s position as a global sports destination. It features 19 programmes and 75 initiatives with a target to contribute AED 18.3 billion to Dubai’s GDP by 2033.
DP World has been confirmed as the official partner of the event, supporting the objective of increasing women’s participation in sports. Dubai Holding will host the competition, and Dubai Sports Channel will serve as the official broadcaster.
Abdulla Bin Damithan, CEO and MD of DP World GCC, said the organisation is proud to support the inaugural World Triathlon Women’s Cup, noting that the event highlights the abilities of female athletes and aligns with the company’s belief in sport’s ability to inspire communities, encourage wellbeing and create opportunities for women. He added that they look forward to welcoming participants from around the world to Dubai Islands.
Organisers stated that preparatory efforts have increased, with coordination meetings being held with World Triathlon, the UAE Triathlon Federation, Dubai Sports Channel, Dubai Police, the Road and Transport Authority and Dubai Holding to ensure professional delivery of the event and provide a safe and competitive environment for all participants.
The competition will include the three triathlon disciplines of swimming, cycling and running across five categories. Categories include an elite individual professionals division, an individual sprint category for amateurs featuring 750 metres of swimming, 20 kilometres of cycling and 5 kilometres of running, and an individual super-sprint category for age-group and beginner participants featuring 400 metres of swimming, 10 kilometres of cycling and 2.5 kilometres of running.