UAE Rowing team impresses at Asian Beach Championship
Hamad Amer Al Shamsi finished fourth in the men's U-19 singles and fourth in the men's U-19 doubles, partnering with Hamad Abdullah Al Hosani. Salem Ali Al Mansoori finished fifth in the boys' U-16 singles, a category introduced for the first time in Asian championships, while Ahmed Khamees Al Hammadi placed ninth in the men's singles. In the men's doubles, Hamad Saeed Al Matroushi and Khamees Ghanem Al Shamsi finished sixth.
Federation applauds team's progress
Mohammed Abdullah Al Obaidli, Secretary-General of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation, lauded the players' efforts and emphasised the event's importance in preparing athletes for worldwide contests, such as the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
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