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ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)
The opening round of the Emirates Motosurf Championship concluded Sunday at the Abu Dhabi Breakwater, organised by Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, with 30 competitors battling across five categories in an exciting display of speed, skill and international competition.
Held over two days, the championship featured intense racing and impressive performances, with UAE competitors securing four podium finishes, including one gold, one silver, and two bronze medals.
Czech racers also demonstrated their strength, claiming eight top-three finishes across the five categories.
The competition featured five categories, with five category titles awarded and a total of 15 podium positions contested, reflecting the growing technical standards and competitiveness of motosurf racing.
In the Junior category, Slovakia's Sara Michaela Zuborova claimed the title with a perfect score of 50 points, followed by Kuwait's Mohammed Jassim Shaaban in second place with 40 points, while Czech racer Sebastian Strycek finished third with 32 points.
Czech competitors dominated the Challenger category, sweeping all three podium positions. Lukas Schneider secured first place with 50 points, followed by compatriot Matthias Parvik in second with 40 points, while Jan Matouska completed the podium in third place with 32 points.
In the Women's category, Slovakia's Sara Michaela Zuborova continued her impressive performance, securing first place with 50 points. Czech racer Mariana Navarova finished second with 40 points, while the UAE's Hessa Hamad Al Qubaisi claimed third place with 32 points, highlighting the growing presence of Emirati women in modern marine sports.
The Rookies category witnessed a clean sweep by UAE competitors, with Obaid Saeed Al Hameli taking first place with 25 points, followed by Saeed Mohammed Al Hameli in second with 20 points, while Abdullah Ahmed Al Kaabi secured third place with 16 points. The result highlighted the promising potential of emerging Emirati talents and their ability to compete at a high level.
In the Masters category, Czech racer Matthias Novotny claimed first place with 50 points, followed by compatriot Alex Lukschneider in second with 40 points, while Cyprus' Mike Michaelides finished third with 32 points.
The opening round produced several notable statistics, including Slovakia's Sara Zuborova winning two titles across different categories with perfect scores. Czech competitors swept the Challenger podium, while UAE racers achieved a similar clean sweep in the Rookies category. Overall, Emirati competitors secured four of the championship's 15 podium positions.
At the conclusion of the competition, the winners were honoured by Thani Al Qemzi, Executive Director of Team Abu Dhabi and Modern Sports at Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club; Khalifa Al Suwaidi, Director of Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club Academy; Jumaa Al Qubaisi, Team Abu Dhabi Supervisor; and Ahmed Al Taher, General Supervisor of the Race.
The officials presented awards to the top three finishers in each category in recognition of their outstanding performances and achievements throughout the championship.
The championship reflects Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club's continued efforts to develop modern marine sports, and expand participation by organising competitive events that bring together national talents and international racers.
