SSC honours Emirati Champion Abdullah Nasser Al Hammadi

The honouring was to celebrate his remarkable achievements during the sports year, achieving five first-places at the regional and continental levels, and raising the UAE flag in several international championships.

Great effort

During the honouring, His Excellency Issa Hilal praised Al Hammadi's great efforts in representing the UAE, emphasising that his achievements reflect the rapid development of air sports in the country and deserve full support and appreciation.

His Excellency Issa Hilal expressed his pride in the champion's accomplishments, noting that paragliding has gained a distinguished presence thanks to distinguished champions like Abdullah Al Hammadi, who continuse to raise the UAE's flag in various forums.

Honouring

During the meeting, an honorary shield was presented on behalf of the Council in recognition of Al Hammadi's sporting achievements, which have contributed to enhancing the status of the Emirate of Sharjah and Emirati sports at the international level.

For his part, Al Hammadi said that he is proud to have raised the UAE flag on five international occasions this year, and he promises everyone to continue the journey with strength and passion. He also extended his sincere thanks and deep appreciation to the Sharjah Sports Council for this honour, which holds great moral value in his career.

The meeting concluded with a photo in an atmosphere reflecting the commitment of the sports leadership in the Emirate of Sharjah to supporting Emirati champions, its commitment to enhancing the status of individual sports, and encouraging national talent to continue to excel in regional and international championships.

Achievements

Abdullah Nasser Al Hammadi's most notable achievements in 2025:

• Third place in the Sharjah International Paragliding Championship

• First place in the Beach Games – Sultanate of Oman (Target Landing Category)

(Gulf Olympic Championship)

• First place in the Beach Games – Sultanate of Oman (Cone Knockout Category)

(Gulf Olympic Championship)

• First place in the First Asian Paragliding Championship – Precision Landing Category (Kazakhstan)

• First place in the Second Asian Paragliding Championship – Precision Landing Category (Kazakhstan)