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Observer
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Observer
Omani golfers set to compete at Pan Arab Golf
MUSCAT: The Sultanate of Oman is set to participate in the 2025 Pan Arab Junior and Ladies Golf Championship, scheduled from May 7 to 10 in Cairo, Egypt. This tournament, organised by the Arab Golf Federation in collaboration with the Egyptian Golf Federation, will be held at two premier venues: Madinaty Golf Club and Katameya Dunes Golf Club . Oman are among the 13 nations confirmed for the championship, alongside Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Tunisia, the United Arab Emirates and host nation Egypt. Team Oman's inclusion underscores the country's commitment to nurturing golf talent and engaging in regional competitions. The Oman team comprises of the following players in Ladies section: Huwaida al Barwani, Sheikha al Ghaithi and Wafa al Hadhrami. The Girls U16 team include Miraeri Sampat and Yasmin al Kathiri. The Boys U13 team include Yusuf al Rumhi and Taimur al Busaidy while the Boys U18 team is represented by Pransh Jagwani. Board members Ahmed al Jahdhami and Nikhil Sampat will accompany the delegation. Coinciding with the championship is a 'Golf Festival' at Madinaty Golf Club, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Arab Golf Federation. The festival aims to increase public engagement with golf and will feature performances by The Trick Shot Boys, appearances by international golf education experts, entertainment activities, prize giveaways, and food and beverage options.
Muscat Daily
04-05-2025
- Sport
- Muscat Daily
Rising Omani golfers set for pan-Arab championship in Egypt
Muscat – A team of Omani golfers is preparing for the 2025 Pan Arab Junior and Ladies Golf Championship taking place from May 7 to 10 in Cairo, Egypt. The tournament will be held on two premier courses – Madinaty Golf Club and Katameya Dunes Golf Club – under the auspices of Arab Golf Federation in collaboration with Egyptian Golf Federation. Oman will be among 13 nations vying for honours alongside regional powerhouses such as Saudi Arabia, the UAE and host Egypt. Other participating countries include Bahrain, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Palestine, Qatar and Tunisia. The participation underscores the sultanate's growing investment in golf and sports development. The national squad will compete in multiple age categories, showcasing a mix of experienced and emerging talent. Representing Oman in the ladies' category are Huwaida al Barwani, Sheikha al Ghaithi and Wafa al Hadhrami. The Girls U16 category will see Miraeri Sampat and Yasmin al Kathiri in action, while Pransh Jagwani will represent the country in the Boys U18 group. Yusuf al Rumhi and Taimur al Busaidi will compete in the Boys U13 category. Adding to the excitement, this year's championship coincides with a special golf festival at Madinaty Golf Club commemorating the 50th anniversary of Arab Golf Federation. With golf steadily gaining traction among youth in Oman, the tournament presents a valuable platform for the nation's young athletes to test their skills against the region's best and gain international exposure.
