UAE wins 5 medals at Arab Golf Championship in Cairo
Organised by the Arab Golf Federation and overseen by the Egyptian Golf Federation, the championship featured 120 players from 12 countries. The event concluded today in Egypt, marking another milestone for UAE golf.
Women's team shines with team and individual medals
The UAE women's team—Sara Ali, Hana Cheryl, and Intesar Al Reesh—earned the silver medal in the team competition, finishing with a score of 13 over par.
In the individual competition, Hana Cheryl won silver with a score of 7 over par, and Sara Ali captured bronze with 9 over par.
Strong showing from U-18 youth team
The UAE Under-18 youth team claimed second place overall with a score of 37 over par. Rashid Al Naqbi earned a bronze medal in the individual event, scoring 11 over par.
Valuable experience for U-16 and U-13 participants
The U-16 junior team—featuring Mohammed Thabet, Abdullah Darwish, and Abdullah Salmeen—finished eighth in their first Arab Championship appearance. In the U-13 singles category, Zayed Ali finished fourteenth, gaining valuable experience for future competitions.
Emirates Golf Federation praises performance and preparation
Major General (Ret.) Abdullah Al Sayed Al Hashemi, Vice President of the Emirates Golf Federation, highlighted the significance of these results, noting the participation of nine players across three age categories. He credited the continuous development efforts
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team spirit, and the support from technical and administrative staff as key factors behind the success.
Acknowledgment of organisers and federation support
Al Hashemi also expressed appreciation to the Arab Golf Federation and the Egyptian Golf Federation for the championship's outstanding organisation and extended his gratitude for fostering a positive environment for regional golf development.
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