Thursday, October 19, 2023 – 11:39 AM
ABU DHABI, 19 October / WAM / Abu Dhabi will host the Asian Championship for the Optimist category, during the period from October 29 to November 5, organized by the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, in cooperation with the Asian and Emirati Modern Sailing and Rowing Federations, and the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, with the participation of 170 competitors representing 27 nation.
The event is held as part of the celebration of the fiftieth year of the International Optimist Organization (IOD), which is considered a basic category in the world of sailing, and the main source for teaching children from 7 to 15 years the basics of sailing and learning to drive Optimist boats.
The UAE Optimist team is represented by 9 participants, while the tournament rules allow the participation of countries from outside the Asian system as well as countries included within (Ayuda).
Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, welcomed the participants in this global event, and said that the presence of this large number from all countries and continents of the world confirms its success.
He added: “We hope that the representatives of the Emirates in this championship will present the distinguished image of Optimist in the country, and compete for the first places. The Abu Dhabi Club is one of the most important partners in organizing international sailing competitions, and also plays an essential role through its academy, to develop the modern sailing system and raise it to higher levels.” .
Dina Omar/Sami Abdel Azim
2023-10-19 07:40:50
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