Middle East Dragon Boat Championship kicks off in Sharjah

Sharjah 24: Ahmed Sultan Al Hassani, Director of the Strategy and Future Centre at the Sharjah International Marine Sports Club, announced the launch of the third edition of the Middle East Dragon Boat Championship. The three-day event runs on the Khan Sea in Sharjah.

Strong international participation

Al Hassani stated that this year’s championship features 2,300 competitors from eight countries, competing in categories for men, women, and youth. The Sharjah International Marine Sports Team is also participating in the competition.

Entertainment and public engagement

Alongside the races, the championship includes a variety of entertainment activities such as recreational and Olympic kayaking, aimed at engaging the public and creating a fun, family-friendly environment.

Sharjah’s growing marine sports profile

In closing, Al Hassani expressed gratitude to the supporting organisations and institutions that helped make the event a success. He emphasised that the championship is one of the region’s leading sporting events, reinforcing Sharjah’s reputation as a destination for international marine sports and competitive events.