Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship to kick off on Feb 1
The second edition of the Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship will open on February 1 featuring over 400 participants from 37 countries.
This event, being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, offers a total prize pool of $400,000. It will take place in Dibba, Fujairah, and will run until February 8.
Referees from various countries, including the UK, US and Europe will officiate at the event.
The championship schedule includes preliminary competitions and training sessions from February 1 to 4, side events from February 1 to 7, and the main championship from February 5 to 8. The opening ceremony will take place on February 4, while the winners of the main championship will be honoured on February 8, the closing day of the championship. It aims to attract a diverse audience from across the region.
The main championship will consist of 24 stands, each equipped with six machines, presenting 10 targets, including singles and doubles. Over four days, participants will face a total of 240 targets, with 60 targets to be covered each day, and competitors will be organised into six-man squads. Furthermore, this edition will feature side events, including 50 Target English Sporting from February 1 to 4, 50 Bird Re-Entry English Sporting from February 5 to 7, and Pool Shoots from February 1 to 7. This year, the organisers are introducing a new side event for visitors from the UAE at the FMSC, allowing non-professional shooters to test their shooting skills.
This opportunity will be available from February 1 to 7 at a designated shooting arena and overseen by professional instructors.
Saif Al Zahmi, Director, FMSC, said: 'We are all set for another exhilarating edition of the Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship under the visionary leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah. This year, we also mark the participation of over 400 clay shooting professionals and shooting enthusiasts from 37 countries. With every edition, our aim is to strengthen the championship's position in clay shooting competitions worldwide. Additionally, one of our side events, which will cater to non-professional shooters, is being launched to create more opportunities for people to test their skills in clay shooting.'
The second edition of the Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship is being organised in collaboration with the National Sporting Clays Association, Clay Pigeon Shooting Association and Fujairah Shooting Club. For the second time in a row, the championship will utilise 100% natural ammunition, featuring biodegradable wads and eco-friendly Vivaz clay targets suitable for various age groups, all to minimise environmental impact. Furthermore, the Fujairah Mountain Shooting Championship is also partnering with Eley Hawk for a second consecutive year to supply eco-friendly lead ammunition for participants. Additionally, Promatic is the exclusive trap partner and supplier for the championship's clay target machinery. This commitment to sustainability aligns with FMSC's goal of making the championship more environmentally friendly.
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