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Monday, 17 November 2025
TV News Advisory: The UIM XCAT World Championship arrives in Kuwait for the first time
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Kuwait makes a spectacular debut with the highest-level powerboat championship in the world (All times shown are GMT +3)
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Kuwait City, 20–22 November 2025 — In collaboration with the Kuwait Sea Sport Club, the UIM XCAT World Championship — the undisputed pinnacle of international powerboat racing — will be hosted in Kuwait for the very first time. This marks a historic milestone for both the nation and the global world of powerboating.
Renowned as the top-tier championship in offshore powerboat racing, the UIM XCAT World Championship unites the fastest boats, the best pilots, and the most advanced technology ever seen on water. With catamarans exceeding 200 km/h, precision engineering, and breathtaking competition, the event represents the ultimate expression of speed, power, and teamwork.
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“Hosting the world’s most prestigious and demanding powerboat championship in Kuwait is an immense honor,” said Khaled Mohamed Alfoudari, General Secretary of the Kuwait Sea Sport Club. “We wanted to start at the very top — by bringing the championship that defines the global standard of excellence in our sport.”
Raffaele Chiulli, President of the Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM), said: “We are thrilled to bring the UIM XCAT World Championship to Kuwait — a nation that shares our commitment to excellence and innovation in powerboating. This milestone marks Kuwait’s debut on the global stage and underscores its emergence as a leading hub for elite marine sports in the region.”
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This landmark collaboration between the Kuwait Sea Sport Club and the UIM (Union Internationale Motonautique) demonstrates Kuwait’s ambition to establish itself as a global destination for elite marine sports, combining world-class competition with its deep maritime heritage and growing commitment to sporting and tourism excellence.
The Kuwait Grand Prix – UIM XCAT World Championship will be one of the most anticipated rounds of the 2025 season, where the world’s leading teams and pilots will battle at full speed for victory, points, and pride on the international stage.
Kuwait Sea Sport Club
Established in 1978, the Kuwait Sea Sport Club is the official organization dedicated to promoting and developing water sports in Kuwait.
Union Internationale Motonautique (UIM)
Founded in 1922 and based in Monaco, the UIM is the world governing body for powerboating, recognized by the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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Text Credits: XCAT
Photo Credits: XCAT
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TV broadcasters: ICARUS Sports’ output from the UIM XCAT World Championships – Kuwait GP will be uploaded on ICARUS Sports SERVER daily from the 20th – 22nd of November.
Please find here the link in order to register and use our server:
http://portal.icarus-sports.com/
As long as you register, you will get access to our folder with the Events 2025.
Subfolder: UIM XCAT World Championships – Kuwait GP
Please note that the direct download links might not work with all browsers such as Google Chrome. You may use an alternative browser such as Mozilla Firefox, alternatively visit the ICARUS Sports server directly to access our content.
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Notes to Editors | About ICARUS Sports
ICARUS Sports stands out as a leading Sports Media company, with a dynamic portfolio that spans over 200 international events annually and delivers more than 2,800 hours of filmed content. The company specializes in producing original in-house TV shows, including The Sports Rundown, The Outdoor Sports Show, Gearing Up, Inside Sailing &Sailing to the Games – LA Edition and more than 100 documentaries per year. With a robust media distribution network reaching over 160 countries, ICARUS Sports collaborates with some of the most prominent global broadcasters. Its end-to-end media services encompass high-quality video production, strategic media distribution, and impactful brand promotion.
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