SWSC excels in the 3rd International Open Archery Championship
Emirati Harmony and Remarkable Achievements in the Mixed Teams
In the mixed team composite bow competition (women and men), Sarah Al Mazmi excelled alongside her teammate Ahmed Misto, winning the gold medal; while Amna Al Awadhi, accompanied by Nasser Al Rashidi, won the bronze medal in a remarkable performance that embodied the high technical harmony between the two teams.
In the Under-18 pointed arch (Mixed Teams) category, Noura Al Mazmi and Mansour Al Ketbi shone, winning the gold medal. Mona Faisal and Salem Al Kaabi finished second, and Shahad Jawhar and Khalifa Al Kaabi finished third, making the podium all-Emirati.
In the Women's pointed arch (Mixed Teams) category, Hessa Al Awadhi and Sattam Al Mutairi won the silver medal, while Maha Al Hosani and Mujahid Adam won the bronze medal.
Individual Finals: Amna Wins Again, Maha Soars for SWSC in the Pointed Arch
In the women's composite bow individual final, SWSC players shone, with Amna Al Awadhi continuing her impressive run by winning the gold medal, while Sarah Al Mazmi took home the bronze medal after a strong performance.
In the under-18 pointed arch category, the gold medal went to Samia Odineva, while in the women's pointed arch, Maha Al Hosani dominated the event and took first place, adding a new gold medal to the club's tally. Rasha Yahya came in second, and Snehal Devkar took third.
Mai Al Ameri, Deputy Director of SWSC, expressed her pride in the players' performance in the International Open Championship, praising the spirit of commitment and professionalism they demonstrated in the competition.
Al Ameri said that what has been achieved in this championship is the result of hard work and a clear strategy aimed at supporting and empowering female players on the international stage. Seeing the players shine and raise the UAE flag on the podium is a source of pride for SWSC and reflects the position of the Club as a leading centre for women's sports achievements.
For her part, Elena Lapsina, technical director of SWSC archery team, emphasised that results reflect the players' dedicated efforts and high level of preparedness, noting that the team is beginning to reap the benefits of its intensive preparation. She said that SWSC is proud of the players' achievements, especially since some of them experienced 60-metre shooting for the first time in an official tournament and delivered an impressive performance. The tournament atmosphere was challenging in terms of competition, but results confirm that the club is on the right track and is working within an integrated training system that focuses on gradual and balanced development.
A Promising Future and Confident Competition
These results reflect SWSC commitment to developing its technical staff and honing the skills of its players. This participation has strengthened the UAE's presence in international fora and confirmed the players' readiness to compete in further competitions with confidence and distinction.
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