UAE Set to Shine at 2025 Asian Water Skiing and Wakeboarding Championships in Bangkok
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is poised to make a formidable presence at the upcoming 2025 Asian Water Skiing and Wakeboarding Championships, scheduled from June 23 to 29 at Rabbit Lake, a renowned aquatic sports venue in Bangkok, Thailand. Representing the UAE, a select group of the nation’s most promising athletes will compete against talented peers from over 20 Asian countries.
The UAE National Team, operating under the expert supervision of the UAE Marine Sports Federation, is comprised of four outstanding athletes from the Ras Al Khaimah International Marine Sports Club: Sultan Saif Al Nuaimi, Abdulrahman Saif Al Nuaimi, Ali Saif Al Mazrouei, and Hassan Jaber Al Zaabi. The team will benefit from the technical expertise of Coach Khaled Matar Saba’a, with Saeed Ahmed Al Ghaith serving as Team Manager.
Aref Al Haranki, Chairman of the Board of Ras Al Khaimah International Marine Sports Club and a Board Member of the UAE Marine Sports Federation, will lead the delegation in Bangkok as the esteemed Head of Delegation. “This engagement is a crucial step in our strategic plans to elevate the sport and enhance the performance levels of our athletes. We are incredibly proud to see Emirati nationals now capable of competing and honourably representing our nation in continental championships,” said Aref Al Haranki.
He further emphasized the club’s vision: “At the Ras Al Khaimah International Marine Sports Club, we are dedicated to solidifying the Emirate’s reputation as the water skiing capital of the Gulf and Asia. This is achieved by nurturing successive generations of athletes who can proudly represent the UAE on diverse platforms and project a distinguished image of Emirati sportsmanship,” stated Aref Al Haranki.
This major participation is fully endorsed and strongly supported by the UAE Marine Sports Federation. The Federation remains steadfast in its commitment to qualifying national teams and expanding international participation, with the broader objective of strengthening the UAE’s standing in aquatic sports both across Asia and on the global stage.
Team V.4-EM-UAE