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Saeed bin Saqr crowns champs at Kalba Beach Games

November 13, 2024 / 4:13 PM
Saeed bin Saqr crowns champs at Kalba Beach Games
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Sharjah24: Sheikh Saeed bin Saqr bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Ruler’s Office in Khorfakkan, had the honor of crowning the winners of the modern triathlon and wheelchair basketball events during the fourth Kalba Beach Games. This exciting event, which kicked off on the 8th of this month, spans daily activities until the 16th. Winners in youth volleyball were also recognized, alongside preliminary rounds for the tug-of-war competition.
The award ceremony was graced by the presence of notable figures, including Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, Chairman of the UAE Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation; Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council; and Abdul Malik Jani, Vice Chairman of the Council and Chairman of the tournament's organizing committee. Other distinguished attendees included Saeed Al Ajil of the UAE Sports for All Federation, Basem Hassan Al Naqbi from the UAE Volleyball Federation, and several members of the Sharjah Sports Council, such as Abdullah Sultan Al Hammadi and Engineer Adel Saleh Al Hammadi. The event also featured Rashid Saeed Al Kindi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Kalba Sports Club, along with Dr. Khalil Al Matroushi from Kalba Hospital and Dr. Yasser Omar Al Doukhi, the tournament director.

The modern triathlon saw the participation of 60 male and female athletes competing in swimming, shooting, and running. Hamad Al-Dosari claimed first place, followed by Ahmed Rashid in second and Omar Abu Shabab in third. In the girls' category, Sarah Al-Ajnaf took first, with Thuraya Al-Shehhi and Khadija Al-Yasi finishing in second and third, respectively.

In wheelchair basketball, the Burj Al Sheikh team clinched first place after defeating the runner-up, Kalba Castle, with a score of 9-5. Al Reem Island secured third place by overcoming Burj Al Adwani with a score of 8-6.

In the youth volleyball (three-a-side) competition, the Kalba team emerged victorious, earning gold medals with players Salem bin Khamis, Tamim bin Khalifa, and Mohammed Saeed. Khorfakkan A team came in second, featuring Maid Jassim, Hamdan Hashim, and Hussein Mohammed, while Khorfakkan D team claimed third place with players Ammar Ahmed, Yousef Saleh, and Nawaf Shakhbut.

On Thursday, November 14, the champions of the tug-of-war and arm wrestling competitions will also be celebrated.
 
November 13, 2024 / 4:13 PM

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