Mleiha athletes shine with strong triathlon results

November 11, 2025 / 9:40 AM

Sharjah24: Athletes from Mleiha Cultural and Sports Club continued their impressive performance at the triathlon championship — which combined shooting, running, and swimming — held as part of the Kalba Beach Games. The club’s competitors secured a series of medals across various age groups, demonstrating their dedication and the consistent efforts of the coaching team.

In the under-9 category, Hamdan Hamad Ali Abdullah Al Qaydi secured first place and the gold medal, followed by Saeed Omar Saeed Al Ketbi with silver and Mohammed Khalid Saeed Al Qaydi with bronze — highlighting Mleiha’s strength among rival clubs.

Under-11 and under-13 talents extend the winning streak

Abdullah Tamim Salem Al Ketbi claimed gold in the under-11 category, while Zayed Saeed Mohammed Al Ketbi took bronze. In the under-13 competition, Dhiab Omar Saeed Al Ketbi secured gold, with Salem Tamim Salem Al Ketbi earning silver and Hamid Saeed Mohammed Al Ketbi taking bronze, showcasing the players’ all-round athletic ability across the three triathlon disciplines.

Continued success in the under-15 category

In the under-15 race, Abdulrahman Saeed Mohammed Al Ketbi achieved second place and the silver medal, adding another success to Mleiha Club’s growing list of achievements.

Commitment to nurturing young talent

Hamad Tamim Al Ketbi, board member and head of individual sports at Mleiha Club, highlighted the importance of these results, noting that they reflect the club’s dedication to supporting its athletes through specialised training programmes and close supervision. He reaffirmed Mleiha’s leading role in developing young talents and enabling them to excel both locally and internationally.