Mleiha Club Champions wins 6 medals at Nad Al Sheba Tournament
Distinguished performance
In the under-9 category, Hamdan Hamad Abdullah Al Qaidi won the gold medal, taking first place; while Mohammed Khalid Mohammed Saeed Al Qaidi won the bronze medal, finishing third. In the under-11 category, Maid Abdullah Hareb Al Ketbi won the gold medal after a distinguished performance.
In the under-13 category, Dhiyab Omar Saeed Al Ketbi excelled, winning first place and gold medal; while Abdullah Issa Ahmed Al Ali won second place and silver medal.
Meanwhile, Abdulrahman Saeed Khasouni Al Ketbi continued his streak of achievements in the under-15 category, winning first place and the gold medal.
Developing talents
His Excellency Mohammed Sultan Khasouni Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Mleiha Cultural and Sports Club, praised this achievement, stressing that results reflect the club's great efforts to develop talent and hone their skills, contributing to achieving outstanding levels in local and international tournaments.
Al Ketbi added that this achievement is the result of the tireless work of the club's technical and administrative staff, along with the great commitment of players, who have proven their ability to rise to the challenge and excel in the most important sporting events.
Al Ketbi confirmed that the club will continue to support players to achieve further successes and raise the flag of Mleiha Club in various tournaments."
Honouring the winners
Champions of Mleiha Club were honoured during the ceremony attended by prominent sports figures.
Her Excellency Huda Al Matrooshi, President of the UAE Modern Pentathlon Federation (UAEMPF) and Vice President of the Asian Modern Pentathlon Confederation (AMPC), honoured the players in appreciation of their outstanding performance in the tournament.
Hassan Al Mazrouei, Director of Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament; and Adel Al Bannai, Chairman of the Technical Committee of the tournament, also attended the ceremony. They praised the strong performances of the players, stressing that this tournament is an important platform for honing sports talent in the UAE.
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