Ahmed bin Hamdan attends Al Hamriyah Sailing Championship ceremony
The event was attended by His Excellency Hamid Al Shamsi, Chairman of Al Hamriyah Club, and His Excellency Abdul Malik Jani, Vice President of the Sharjah Sports Council. This ceremony coincided with the club's organisation of the "Al Hamriyah International Modern Sailing Championship" and its hosting of the third round of the Emirates Champion Championship, along with the global "Vigital" sailing competition.
Acknowledgments
Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan congratulated Al Hamriyah Club on its new status as an international training center, emphasising the significant efforts made by the club to advance water sports.
Statements of appreciation
In response, His Excellency Hamid Al Shamsi expressed gratitude to Sheikh Ahmed bin Hamdan for his efforts and the role of the UAE Sailing and Rowing Federation and the Sharjah Sports Council in achieving the club's international accreditation.
He highlighted that the club's recognition as an internationally accredited training center is a major achievement not only for the club but also for the Emirate of Sharjah and the United Arab Emirates as a whole.
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