Qataris hooked on traditional handline fishing competition

The Cultural Village Foundation (Katara) crowned the top five winning teams in the "Balmasan" championship, along with the top three teams in the "Biggest Fish" competition.

The ceremony was held this evening on Katara's southern beach, marking the conclusion of the Senyar Festival 2025.

Addressing the award ceremony, General Manager of Katara, expressed his happiness with the achievements of the participating teams, noting the conclusion of the Balmasan Championship, which was a wonderful model of competition and reflected the authenticity of the rich maritime heritage.

He noted that the Senyar Festival has become an annual event that instills the values ​​of their forefathers and revives the spirit of challenge and maritime heritage in the hearts of generations.