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Abu Dhabi Powerboat Team gears up for a busy summer of global championships
20 June 2025 15:35
ABU DHABI (ALETIHAD)The Abu Dhabi Powerboat Team, representing the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, is preparing for a busy international season throughout the summer of 2025. The team will represent the UAE in some of the world's most prestigious marine sports championships, in line with the vision and support of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Sultan bin Khalifa Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Club, who is committed to strengthening the UAE's presence in international sporting arenas and elevating the global standing of the nation's marine team is set to compete in four major world championships:UIM F1H2O World ChampionshipUIM F2 World ChampionshipUIM F4 World ChampionshipWorld Jet Ski ChampionshipThese participations will take the team to 16 cities around the world in a packed schedule that reflects the UAE's ongoing ambition to maintain its leading position and achieve new team will launch its season with the opening round of the F2 World Championship in Brindisi, Italy, from June 27 to 29. Champion Rashed Al Qemzi will seek to defend his title, supported by teammate Mansoor Al the freestyle category of the Jet Ski World Championship, Rashed Al Mulla, last season's world champion, will lead the team through three major rounds with high hopes of retaining the F1H2O team will compete in five decisive rounds, led by veteran driver Thani Al Qemzi, alongside Swedish driver Erik Stark, who recently joined the team—an addition expected to enhance the team's chances for global part of its strategy to develop national talent, the team will also field Salem Al Yafei in two rounds of the F4 World Championship, underscoring its commitment to nurturing the next generation of Emirati marine sports champions.
The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club emphasised that the team enters the season with full readiness and a spirit of determination, aiming to continue its streak of achievements and fulfil the leadership's vision of raising the UAE flag high on international podiums.
