The bow and arrow, judo and fencing teams begin their participation today
The swimming team shines... and good results for "shooting" in the Islamic Solidarity Tournament
From the participation of the shooter Saif bin Fattis in the "skeet" competition yesterday.
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Yesterday, Mahra and Maha Al-Shehhi qualified for the semi-finals of the 100m freestyle race, as part of the activities of the Fifth Islamic Solidarity Games, which will be hosted by the Turkish city of Konya until the 18th of this month.
Mahra and Maha Al Shehhi achieved times of 1:04.99 and 1:05.35, respectively, in the preliminary rounds. Salem Ghaleb, the national swimmer, also participated in the 200-meter freestyle, achieving 1:59.96.
The swimming team will complete its journey today through Saeed Ahmed Farag in the 50-meter freestyle race, Salem Ghaleb in the 50-meter freestyle race, and Mira Al-Shehhi in the 200-butterfly race.
On the other hand, the weightlifting team concluded its participation in the tournament with a women's weight competition of 71 kg by weightlifter Mai Al Madani, as she achieved a weight of 63 kg in the snatch category, and 75 kg in the nitter category.
In shooting, the results were good, as Muhammad Hussein won 73 dishes on the first day of the “skeet” competition, out of 75 according to a total of five rounds divided over two days. Fattis has 68 dishes in the same competition, and he has two rounds left today with a total of 50 dishes.
On the other hand, Dr. Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, President of the General Sports Authority, First Vice President of the National Olympic Committee and Head of the Executive Office, discussed with Mehmet Muharrem Oglu, Minister of Sports of Turkey, ways to strengthen bilateral partnerships in all areas of sports work, in a way that supports the sports movement in the two countries. .
Al Falasi reviewed with the Turkish Minister of Sports the possibility of establishing projects that serve athletes in the UAE and the Republic of Turkey, and benefiting from the tangible progress and capabilities available in the two countries in terms of advanced and integrated facilities, facilities and infrastructure, as well as the prestigious position of the two countries and their role in attracting and attracting millions annually from all over the world. A qualitative and civilized leap, to ensure the success of any sporting events held in the two countries.
Al Falasi invited the Turkish Minister of Sports to visit the UAE and follow up on the Gulf Youth Games next year. They also discussed ways of cooperation and signing memoranda of understanding between the two countries in the sports field, exchanging experiences, holding workshops and camps for athletes in the two countries, and organizing sports events and joint benefits that enhance the relationship. between the UAE and Turkey.
The meeting was attended by Saeed Thani Al Dhaheri, UAE Ambassador to Turkey, Saeed Abdul Ghaffar Hussein, Secretary-General of the General Sports Authority, and Engineer Azza Bint Suleiman, Assistant Secretary-General for Administrative and Financial Affairs of the National Olympic Committee.
The bow and arrow team begins its journey today with a list that includes: Maha Abdul Rahim Al Hosani, Aisha Jassim Al Ali, Fatima Mohammed Rashid, Obaid Hussein Al Hammadi, Abdullah Obaid Al Ketbi, and Sultan Ali Al Ketbi, while the fencing team opens its journey in the (Epi) competition for men, and includes Each of the trio: Khalifa Al Zarooni, Abdullah Al Hammadi, and Muhammad Al Mazmi, and all players participate in individual and team competitions (Epi).
The judo team will also start its campaign with Juram Dzanashgili, who weighs 66 kg, and Saeed Al Naqbi, who weighs 73 kg.
• Mahra and Maha Al Shehhi qualify for the swimming semi-finals.
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