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600 runners compete in 4th Kalba Half Marathon for UAE's 53rd

December 01, 2024 / 4:11 PM
600 runners compete in 4th Kalba Half Marathon for UAE's 53rd
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Sharjah24: Sheikh Saeed bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Chief of Rulers Office in Khorfakkan, along with Sheikh Haitham bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Deputy Head of the Office of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah in Kalba, were present at the conclusion of the 4th Kalba Half Marathon. This event was organised by the Sharjah Sports Council on Sunday, coinciding with the UAE’s 53rd Eid Al Etihad celebrations.
The event took place at the picturesque Kalba Waterfront, drawing about 600 participants of all ages and nationalities, both male and female. Dr. Yasser Al Dokhi, the Director of Sports and Community Events at the Sharjah Sports Council, emphasised that the marathon included races of various distances: 2.5 km, 5 km, 7 km, 10 km, and 21 km.

Strong participation was observed in the race, with individual competitors and team groups from across the Emirates taking part. 

In an interview with "Sharjah24", Dr. Al Dokhi commended the varied participation and the remarkable enthusiasm displayed, which filled the event with a lively atmosphere that honours both sportsmanship and national pride.

The marathon concluded with the attendance of notable officials, such as Saeed bin Saqr Al Qasimi and Haitham bin Saqr Al Qasimi, along with Rashid Al Kindi, Chairman of Kalba Sports and Cultural Club, and various other dignitaries.
 
December 01, 2024 / 4:11 PM

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