emirates7 - Abu Dhabi hosted a thrilling finale on Sunday for the opening round of the UAE Formula 4 Powerboat Championship and the UAE Flyboard Championship, both organized by the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club at the Breakwater.
In the Formula 4 Powerboat Championship, Salem Al Yafie claimed victory, with Obaid Mubarak securing second place, both representing the Mubarak Marine Team. Khalid Mohammed Al Zarouni from the Sharjah Team rounded out the podium in third place.
The Flyboard Championship featured impressive performances across categories. In the Beginners' division, Egyptian competitor Mohamed Bibo emerged victorious, followed by Emirati Faisal Al Teneiji in second place and Egyptian Mohamed Tarek Mostafa in third. In the Professionals' category, Colombian Daniel Guerra secured first place, with French competitor Jeffrey Kozla taking second and Emirati Ahmed Al Muhairzi finishing third.
A special recognition was given to Emirati Alya Firouz for her historic participation in the UAE Formula 4 Powerboat Championship as the first Emirati woman to compete in this category. Winners received their awards from Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Competitions Committee, and Nasser Al Dhaheri, Acting Head of the Marine Sports Department.
Al Dhaheri expressed pride in the successful launch of both championships, emphasizing the UAE’s growing prominence in the marine sports arena and its status as a global hub for water sports, attracting top athletes from around the world.
In the Formula 4 Powerboat Championship, Salem Al Yafie claimed victory, with Obaid Mubarak securing second place, both representing the Mubarak Marine Team. Khalid Mohammed Al Zarouni from the Sharjah Team rounded out the podium in third place.
The Flyboard Championship featured impressive performances across categories. In the Beginners' division, Egyptian competitor Mohamed Bibo emerged victorious, followed by Emirati Faisal Al Teneiji in second place and Egyptian Mohamed Tarek Mostafa in third. In the Professionals' category, Colombian Daniel Guerra secured first place, with French competitor Jeffrey Kozla taking second and Emirati Ahmed Al Muhairzi finishing third.
A special recognition was given to Emirati Alya Firouz for her historic participation in the UAE Formula 4 Powerboat Championship as the first Emirati woman to compete in this category. Winners received their awards from Saif Al Suwaidi, Chairman of the Competitions Committee, and Nasser Al Dhaheri, Acting Head of the Marine Sports Department.
Al Dhaheri expressed pride in the successful launch of both championships, emphasizing the UAE’s growing prominence in the marine sports arena and its status as a global hub for water sports, attracting top athletes from around the world.