Abu Dhabi:The opening round of the Emirates Motosurf Championship concluded at the Abu Dhabi Breakwater, organised by the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, featuring 30 male and female competitors across five categories. UAE competitors successfully secured four medals in the event.
According to Wam, the championship, held over two days, saw UAE competitors achieving four podium finishes, with one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals. Czech racers showed significant strength by claiming eight top-three finishes across the various categories.
The competition included Junior, Challenger, Women, Rookies, and Masters categories, with a total of 15 podium positions contested. The UAE competitors achieved a clean sweep in the Rookies category, with Obaid Saeed Al Hameli securing first place, followed by Saeed Mohammed Al Hameli and Abdullah Ahmed Al Kaabi in second and third places, respectively.
In the Junior category, Slovakia's Sara Michaela Zuborova claimed victory with a perfect score, followed by Kuwait's Mohammed Jassim Shaaban and Czech racer Sebastian Strycek. The Challenger category was dominated by Czech competitors, with Lukas Schneider taking first place.
Sara Michaela Zuborova continued her dominance in the Women's category, while in the Masters category, Czech racer Matthias Novotny claimed first place. Overall, Emirati competitors secured four of the championship's 15 podium positions.
The winners were honored by notable figures including Thani Al Qemzi and Khalifa Al Suwaidi from the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club. The championship is part of Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club's efforts to develop modern marine sports and increase participation by organizing competitive events.