Abu Dhabi:The opening round of the Emirates Motosurf Championship concluded at the Abu Dhabi Breakwater, organized by the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, with UAE competitors securing four medals across various categories. The event saw participation from 30 male and female competitors battling in five distinct categories.
According to Wam, the championship, held over two days, featured UAE competitors earning four podium finishes, including one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals. Meanwhile, Czech racers displayed their prowess by claiming eight top-three finishes across the five categories contested.
The competition included categories for Junior, Challenger, Women, Rookies, and Masters, with a total of 15 podium positions available. UAE racers excelled in the Rookies category, achieving a clean sweep led by Obaid Saeed Al Hameli, who took first place with 25 points. He was followed by Saeed Mohammed Al Hameli in second place with 20 points, and Abdullah Ahmed Al Kaabi in third with 16 points.
In the Junior category, Slovakia's Sara Michaela Zuborova dominated with a perfect score of 50 points, followed by Kuwait's Mohammed Jassim Shaaban in second place with 40 points, and Czech racer Sebastian Strycek in third with 32 points. Czech competitors also dominated the Challenger category, with Lukas Schneider taking first place with 50 points, Matthias Parvik securing second with 40 points, and Jan Matouska rounding out the top three with 32 points.
Sara Michaela Zuborova continued her impressive performance in the Women's category, winning first place with 50 points. Czech racer Mariana Navarova took second with 40 points, while Hessa Hamad Al Qubaisi of the UAE claimed third place with 32 points. In the Masters category, Czech racer Matthias Novotny achieved first place with 50 points, followed by Alex Lukschneider in second with 40 points, and Cyprus' Mike Michaelides in third with 32 points.
The championship's conclusion included an awards ceremony honoring the winners, attended by Thani Al Qemzi, Executive Director of Team Abu Dhabi and Modern Sports at Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club; Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Director of Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club Academy; Jumaa Al Qubaisi, Team Abu Dhabi Supervisor; and Ahmed Al Taher, General Supervisor of the Race. The event underscores the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club's mission to foster marine sports development and increase international participation, providing a platform for athletes to refine their skills and prepare for future competitions.