Asian sailing chief visits Al Hamriyah club to discuss Asia event

August 09, 2025 / 1:31 PM

Sharjah 24: Mr Malav Shroff, president of the Asian Sailing Federation, visited Al Hamriyah Cultural and Sports Club on Saturday, 9 August 2025. He was received by His Excellency Hamid Al Shamsi, chairman of the club’s board, to discuss arrangements for hosting the Asia Championship scheduled for the end of this year.

His Excellency Hamid Al Shamsi gave Mr Shroff a tour of the club’s modern sailing team headquarters, which serves as an international training centre, as well as the club’s facilities including the hotel, gym, and swimming pool.

The chairman expressed his gratitude to the Asian Sailing Federation president for the visit, also thanking the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, led by Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, and the Sharjah Sports Council for their continuous support in advancing marine sports in the country.

He affirmed that Al Hamriyah possesses all the capabilities to host the Asian Championship, citing the club’s experience in organising major sports events such as the Al Hamriyah International Championship and the international modern sailing camp last season.