11-05-2025
Qatar's Sokolov clinches U16 gold at Arab Golf in Cairo
Tribune News Network
Doha
In a remarkable achievement that adds to Qatar's growing reputation in regional sports, Daniel Sokolov, a rising star of the Qatari national junior golf team, claimed the gold medal in the U16 individual category at the Arab Golf Championship for Juniors and Ladies, held in Cairo, Egypt.
The prestigious event took place across the renowned Madinaty Golf Club and Katameya Dunes courses and concluded last Saturday.
The championship brought together 110 players from 13 Arab countries: Qatar, Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestine, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates, and hosts Egypt.
Sokolov dominated over the course of the three-round event, finishing with a total score of 204 strokes, an impressive 9 under par. He finished six strokes ahead of the runner-up, Alaa Eldin Salama of Egypt (210 strokes, 3 under par), while Morocco's Mohamed Bouhmo was third place with even-par score of 213 strokes.
Mohammed Ibrahim Al Muhannadi, Board Member and Deputy Secretary-General of the Qatar Golf Association (QGA), who also headed the Qatari delegation, expressed pride in Sokolov's outstanding performance.
'This victory is a testament to the dedication of our young athletes and the ongoing efforts of the QGA in nurturing emerging talents,' Al Muhannadi stated. 'The championship was an invaluable experience, and it showcased the promising future of Qatari golf. Our junior players are the foundation upon which we build our future national teams.'
He also commended the excellent organization of the tournament. The gold medal marks a major milestone in Daniel Sokolov's career, reflecting Qatar's long-term strategy in developing youth golf.
