
Al Dhaid Club participates in Asian Shooting Championship
Team line-up and ambitions
Representing Al Dhaid in the competition are team coach Captain Muammar Imad Al Allaf, alongside shooters Ibrahim Khalil Ibrahim, Salem Mohammed Al Yamahi and Sultan Saleh Hassan. The team enters the event with high ambitions to deliver a strong and honourable performance, reflecting the remarkable progress achieved by shooting sports in the United Arab Emirates and the advanced standing it has attained on the regional and international stage, thanks to the support and patronage of the wise leadership.
Importance of participation
His Excellency Salem Mohammed bin Huwaiden Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Dhaid Club, stressed that this participation carries great significance—not only in terms of competing for medals, but also in sharpening the players' skills and opening up broader horizons through exposure to elite Asian shooters. This, he noted, contributes to enhancing their performance and strengthening both their physical and technical abilities.
He added that the club's presence as part of the national team delegation at such a continental sporting event is a source of pride and honour, and reflects Al Dhaid's active role in serving Emirati sport in general, and shooting in particular.
Acknowledgement of support
Al Ketbi also praised the substantial support extended by the UAE Shooting Federation and the Sharjah Sports Council to the club's journey, affirming that this continuous backing has been instrumental in providing the ideal conditions for the players to prepare properly and represent the country in a distinguished manner at various championships.
Confidence in positive results
He concluded by affirming his confidence in the team's ability to achieve positive results at the championship, wishing them every success in this Asian competition. He stressed that each international participation marks an additional step towards consolidating the UAE's standing as a pioneering sporting nation, and as a home for talent and achievement.
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