Kingdom to host E1 Electric Boat World Championship for second time in January

Nine international teams will participate on Jan. 24 and 25 in the opening round of the E1 Electric Boat World Championship, which Jeddah Waterfront hosts for the second consecutive year. (Supplied)

• Two-day event will be organized by the Saudi Water Sports and Diving Federation, under the supervision of the Sports Ministry
• Eighteen male and female drivers, representing nine teams, will compete in the event

JEDDAH: Nine international teams will participate on Jan. 24 and 25 in the opening round of the E1 Electric Boat World Championship, which Jeddah Waterfront hosts for the second consecutive year.
The nine international teams featured in the championship are owned by prominent figures including Will Smith, Marc Anthony, Steve Aoki, Rafael Nadal, Sergio Perez, Tom Brady, Virat Kohli, Didier Drogba and Marcelo Claure, a media statement issued by the Saudi Ministry of Sports on Wednesday said.
The two-day event will be organized by the Saudi Water Sports and Diving Federation, under the supervision of the Sports Ministry, and in cooperation with the Union Internationale Motonautique.
Eighteen male and female drivers, representing the teams, will compete in the event, which travels to international locations throughout the year.
Last season’s races were held in locations including Venice, Monaco, Puerto Banus, Lake Como and Jeddah. The title was claimed by “Team Brady,” owned by American football star Tom Brady, after intense competition from “Westbrook Racing.”
Sam Coleman and Emma Kimilainen represented Team Brady, which secured their victory in the Jeddah round last season in February.
“Miami” finished second, and “Raf” took third place, amid strong competition and a lively audience enjoying the activities along the Red Sea coast.
The E1 Electric Boat World Championship is one of the most prominent events overseen by the Ministry of Sports.
It aligns with the Kingdom’s Vision 2030 goals, aiming to promote sustainability, clean energy and optimal investment across various sectors, including sports. Additionally, the championship contributes to accelerating the growth of maritime sports in the Kingdom.