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Daily Express
04-06-2025
- General
- Daily Express
Hafizahanani bags overall title
Published on: Wednesday, June 04, 2025 Published on: Wed, Jun 04, 2025 By: GL Oh Text Size: All the regatta winners with guests and officials after the closing ceremony. Kota Kinabalu: Nur Hafizahanani Zailan from Sabah Sailing Association (Saila) clinched the overall title in the marathon race at the 37th Harvest Festival and Sabah Fest Open Day Regatta 2025 organised by Kinabalu Yacht Club (KYC) in Tanjung Aru on Sunday. Two of her teammates also made it to the podium with second place going to Mohammad Syahieradham Raiman and Muhammad Aiman Aqeel Mohd Firdaus in third. Nur Hafizahanani and Aiman were also the top two finishers in the ILCA 6 marathon category and in third place was Zeti Irdina Zainal. The ILCA 7 marathon title went to Adam Carraz and in second place was Qasya Chairullah with Cody Long Tse Nan in third. In the ILCA 4 class, Muhammad Aiman Aqeel was the winner ahead of Kim Titus Soong Rong Khoong and Nur Syameera Sofea Azaman. The 470 class marathon title was won by Melissa Audrey Yong and her crew Syazwi Thaqif Shahirul followed by Muhammad Afiq Irsyad Adam/Melvin Sikayun and Kelly Yin Attilio/Attilio Cecchini, while the top two places in the 420 class went to Bibi Qeesha Mohd Faizal/Natasha Wong and Danyal Marczqui Rahmat Haron/Muhammad Iftittah Andi Mallabbang. In the optimist marathon race, Nur Farisya Syafiah Rodie won the overall title followed by Macy Mosom Sikayun and Izz Qasrina Chairullah, while the optimist novice overall top three places went to Malique Anaqi Mohd Norhaifiy, Nur Ezzati Alysha Abdul Karim and Yap Jia Ying. In the series races, Melissa Audrey Yong and Syazwi Thaqif won the 470 class title ahead of Muhammad Afiq Irsyad Adam/Melvin Sikayun and Kelly Yin/ Attilio Cecchini. Bibi Qeesha Mohd Faizal/Natasha Wong and Danyal Marczqui Rahmat Haron/Muhammad Iftittah Andi Mallabbang were the only top two finishers in the 420 class. The ICLA 7 winner was Adam Carraz and in second place was Qasya Chairullah with Cody Long Tse Nan in third. Nur Hafizahanani, Aiman Aqeel and Zeti Irdina Zainal were the top three winners in the ILCA 6 class and in the ILCA 4 class, Muhammad Aiman Aqeel finished ahead of Kim Titus Soong Rong Khoong and Nur Syameera Sofea Azaman, while the top two winners in the windsurfing class were Lucqmann Racheed Haron and Zeid Ashraf Zainal. The other winners in their respective categories were Abidin Aliakbar, Guido Weisenreiter, Sandeep Singh Gill (windsurf closed men overall); Tan Shir Ping @ Gabi and Amabel Seow Min Hui (windsurf closed women overall); Macy Mosom Sikayun, Nur Farisya Syafiah Rodie, Izz Qaireen Chairullah (optimist series race overall); Malique Anaqi Mohd Norhaifiy, Nur Fahriyah Syafiah Rodie, Nur Nazihah Amyra Jaikol (optimist series race novice overall); Amabel Seow Min Hui, Tan Shir Ping @ Gabi (stand up paddle - sup long distance race women); Lisa Poronting, Amabel Seow Min Hui, Tan Shir Ping @ Gabi (sup technical race - women); Muhd Aswad, Jason James, Deston Lim (sup technical race -men); Tan Shir Ping @ Gabi , Amabel Seow Min Hui (windsurf closed women); Nur Farisya Syafiah Rodie, Natalie Wong Qiao En (optimist division A); Macy Mosom Sikayun, Izz Qaireen Chairullah, Suraya Fatin Najwa Raslan (optimist division B); Ahmad Wafiy Azzam Mohd Resal, Izz Qasrina Chairullah, Ezra Layth Badri (optimist division C). A total of 85 sailors took part in the annual event and the closing ceremony was officiated by Tanjung Aru community development leader Mohd Reduan Aklee. Also present was KYC commodore Albert Shim with his officials and other invited guests. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Times of Oman
12-04-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Oman emerge as overall champions in Gulf Games
Muscat: As curtain fell on the third Gulf Games in Muscat 2025, Oman emerged as the overall champions, leading the medals tally in a tournament that witnessed the participation of six Gulf countries over seven days. Oman secured an impressive 45 medals, comprising 20 gold, 18 silver, and 7 bronze. The UAE followed with 22 medals (8 gold, 8 silver, 6 bronze), while Saudi Arabia took third place with 18 medals (4 gold, 6 silver, 8 bronze). In a thrilling conclusion, Oman's beach soccer team clinched the gold medal with a resounding 7-2 victory over Saudi Arabia, finishing the competition with 11 points. The UAE claimed the silver after defeating Kuwait 5-1, achieving 9 points, while Saudi Arabia secured the bronze with 6 points. Oman's long-distance swimming team also excelled, winning the gold medal in the 5-kilometre race. The Saudi team finished second, followed by Bahrain in third. In individual 5-kilometre competitions, Omani swimmer Ayman Al-Qasimi won the silver medal, and teammate Nidal Al-Harassi claimed bronze. The gold medal in this category went to Saudi swimmer Mohammed Al-Zaki. Oman's sailing team showcased dominance, earning seven medals across various events. In the Optimist boat general category, Omani sailor Khamis Al-Shamkhi secured silver, with compatriot Tartil Al-Hasani taking bronze. The UAE's Khalifa Al-Rumaithi claimed gold. In the Optimist girls' category, Tartil Al-Hasani clinched gold, followed by Bahraini sailor Malak Al-Dosari in second place, and Emirati Madiya Al-Niyadi in third. For the Optimist juniors, Omani sailor Mohammed Al-Qasimi won silver, the UAE's Zayed Al-Hosni took gold, and Qatar's Tamim Khalid earned bronze. In the ILCA 4 girls' category, Emirati sailor Marwa Al-Hammadi won gold, her teammate Al-Yazi Al-Hammadi took silver, and Bahrain's Amina Al-Sadiq claimed bronze. In the ILCA 4 boys' category, Oman's Abdul Latif Al-Qasimi earned gold, with silver going to Emirati Mohammed Al-Marzouqi and bronze to Bahraini Khalifa Al-Dosari. In the ILCA 6 girls' category, Emirati sailor Dohaa Al-Bushar secured gold, Kuwait's Amina Abdullah earned silver, and the UAE's Kamilia Khalifa took bronze. In the ILCA 6 boys' category, Emirati Othman Al-Hammadi claimed gold, followed by Bahrain's Dawood Abdullah with silver, and Omani sailor Moatasem Al-Farsi earning bronze. In the ILCA 7 boys' event, Oman's Hassan Al-Jabri secured gold, with the UAE's Adel Al-Baskiti taking silver, and Bahraini Ahmed Sadiq earning bronze. The Gulf Games concluded with Oman demonstrating outstanding performance and further solidifying its reputation in sports across the region.
BBC News
06-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wilson & Beckett lead nine-medal haul at sailing season opener
Emma Wilson and Micky Beckett were among nine British medallists at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia in Mallorca. The event is the opening regatta of the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic cycle. Two-time Olympic bronze medallist Wilson lifted the Princess Sofia Trophy, the regatta's main award, after she won 14 out of the 21 races in the foiling windsurfing."It's crazy – I wasn't expecting it at all," said the 25-year-old."There are names on this trophy like Ben Ainslie, people I've looked up to since I was a kid. To have my name on there now is pretty cool."Beckett won the men's dinghy fleet for the fourth successive year, and with a day to spare. There were also gold medals for John Gimson and Anna Burnet - both silver medallists at the Tokyo Games in 2020 - and Freya Black, Saskia Tidey, Martin Wrigley and Bettine Harris. Great Britain are top of the medal table with Australia in second and China in third place."If this week is anything to go by, the future is bright for the British Sailing Team," said performance director Mark Wilson: Gold, iQFOiLMicky Beckett: Gold, ILCA 7Saskia Tidey/Freya Black: Gold, 49erFXMartin Wrigley/Bettine Harris: Gold, 470John Gimson/Anna Burnet: Gold, Nacra 17Lily Young: Silver, Formula KiteElliot Hanson: Silver, ILCA 7Ellie Aldridge: Bronze, Formula KiteDaisy Collingridge: Bronze, ILCA 6
Observer
03-03-2025
- Sport
- Observer
15 sailors to represent Asyad after Oman Sail Camp
MUSCAT: Oman Sail's Winter Training Camp at the Mussanah Sailing School concluded after two weeks focused on developing the skills of talented young sailors from across the nation. Out of the 49 sailors present at the Winter Training Camp, 15 were selected to represent the Asyad Sailing team throughout 2025. Following a series of impressive performances during camp, Hassan al Wahaibi, Tamim al Balushi, Saoud al Shaqsi, Firas al Nabhani, Abdulrahman al Hadi, Hassan al Araimi, Firas al Hashmi, Zakarya al Ghafri, Sami al Balushi, Hammad al Mujaini, Redah al Balushi, Mohammad al Balushi will compete in ILCA 4 class, while Abdulatif al Qasmi, Saleh al Balushi, and Aws al Busaidy will compete in the ILCA 6 class and represent Oman regionally and internationally. The also camp provided an opportunity for Optimist coach Sultan al Zadjali and ILCA coaches Munther al Kindi and Ahmed al Wahaibi to prepare the sailors, work on tactical and technical aspects of sailing and assess their physical fitness. Abdulaziz al Shidi, Oman Sail's Acting Director of Sailing, said, 'This was a great chance to assess the progress of our young sailors in Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7 and 29er classes. We are preparing the teams to compete in a variety of events this year, and we are happy to see the sailors embrace the opportunity to learn from each other and improve on the water shows how committed the teams are.' 15 sailors to represent Asyad after Oman Sail Camp 'This group of young sailors is incredibly promising in all categories, which bodes well for the future of sailing in Oman. We wish those chosen to represent the Asyad Sailing team all the best for the coming season. They earned their place and have shown great determination to take this next step in their journey,' he added. Mohammed bin Hamed al Shueili, VP Corporate Support from the Asyad Group, commented, 'The Asyad Sailing Team is a new venture created to support the development of young sailors by providing the opportunity to represent Oman and compete internationally. We are committed to nurturing talent and engaging the next generation. Those joining the team can be role models for sailors coming through the ranks at Oman Sail's Sailing Schools and we hope they can inspire others to achieve their goals.' Recently the Asyad Sailing Team has participated in the Oman Sail Winter Cup, held over four days from February 11 to 14, at Barceló Mussanah Resort, put 50 of the best young sailors from across Oman Sail's three sailing schools to the test in Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6 and ILCA 7 classes. The Asyad Sailing Team will represent Oman in several regattas throughout the year, including GCC Beach Games in April, Oman Sailing Championships in August and the 13th edition of Mussanah Race Week in October.
Times of Oman
03-03-2025
- Sport
- Times of Oman
Asyad Group team selected following a successful Oman Sail Winter Camp in Mussanah
Muscat – Oman Sail's Winter Training Camp at the Mussanah Sailing School concluded after two weeks focused on developing the skills of talented young sailors from across the nation. Out of the 49 sailors present at the Winter Training Camp, 15 were also selected to represent the Asyad Sailing Team throughout 2025. Following a series of impressive performances during camp, Hassan Al Wahaibi, Tamim Al Balushi, Saoud Al Shaqsi, Firas Al Nabhani, Abdulrahman Al Hadi, Hassan Al Araimi, Firas Al Hashmi, Zakarya Al Ghafri, Sami Al Balushi, Hammad Al Mujaini, Redah Al Balushi, Mohammad Al Balushi will compete in ILCA 4 class, while Abdulatif Al Qasmi, Saleh Al Balushi, and Aws Al Busaidi will compete in the ILCA 6 class and represent Oman regionally and internationally. The also camp provided an opportunity for Optimist coach Sultan Al Zadjali and ILCA coaches Munter Al Kindi and Ahmed Al Wahaibi to prepare the sailors, work on tactical and technical aspects of sailing and assess their physical fitness. Abdul Aziz Al Shidi, Oman Sail's Acting Director of Sailing, said, 'This was a great chance to assess the progress of our young sailors in Optimist, ILCA 4, ILCA 6, ILCA 7 and 29er classes. We are preparing the teams to compete in a variety of events this year, and we are happy to see the sailors embrace the opportunity to learn from each other and improve on the water shows how committed the teams are. Training camps form the cornerstone of our training and development program, creating a supportive atmosphere where sailors can focus on the sport and fulfil their potential.' 'This group of young sailors is incredibly promising in all categories, which bodes well for the future of sailing in Oman. We wish those chosen to represent the Asyad Sailing Team all the best for the coming season. They earned their place and have shown great determination to take this next step in their journey,' he added. Mr. Mohammed Hamed Al Shuaili, VP Corporate Support from the Asyad Group, commented, 'The Asyad Sailing Team is a new venture created to support the development of young sailors by providing the opportunity to represent Oman and compete internationally. We are committed to nurturing talent and engaging the next generation. Those joining the team can be role models for sailors coming through the ranks at Oman Sail's Sailing Schools and we hope they can inspire others to achieve their goals.'
