UAE Sailing And Rowing Federation Announces Strategic Future Plans

During the inaugural 2024 meeting of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation's board of directors, Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, the federation's president, praised the national teams for their impressive performance in international competitions throughout 2023 and into the first quarter of 2024. The meeting, held at the Al Hamriyah Club's headquarters, was a platform for announcing future plans and discussing technical reports on the current season's programs.

Sheikh Ahmed extended his congratulations to world champion Adel Khaled for securing a bronze medal at the ILCA 6 Masters World Championship in Australia. This victory marked the UAE’s fourth world medal in sailing within three years. Furthermore, he lauded the modern sailing team for clinching first place at the 16th Arab Sailing Championship in Kuwait, where they won three gold medals, one silver, and one bronze, leading them to top the overall standings among 13 participating countries.

The board emphasized its commitment to empowering women in sailing and modern rowing sports. This comes after notable achievements in various championships and the successful advancement of female athletes through the third round of Olympic qualifiers. Additionally, the board discussed enhancing participation opportunities for People of Determination in local and regional championships. This initiative has been bolstered by a fruitful partnership with Special Olympics UAE, aiming to include these athletes in the first GCC Modern Sailing Championship, now pending rescheduling.

In recognition of their support, Sheikh Ahmed thanked the Al Hamriyah Club's board of directors for hosting this pivotal meeting. He presented a commemorative shield to Ahmed Ali Saeed Al Ketbi, Vice President of the Club's Board of Directors, symbolizing gratitude and collaboration between the federation and the club.

This gathering underscored the federation's strategic vision for advancing sailing and rowing sports within the UAE. By celebrating recent successes and planning future endeavors, it aims to foster a robust environment for athletes to thrive on both national and international stages.

With inputs from WAM