Sharjah Club hosts successful Talent Shooting Championship

The tournament was organised by the UAE Committee for Supporting Sports Talents in cooperation with the UAE Shooting Federation.

The event featured wide participation from athletes aged 12 to 16 in the 10-metre air rifle and air pistol competitions across both professional and beginner categories.

Advanced digital organisation

The organising committee implemented high operational and organisational standards through an electronic accreditation system using QR Code technology, alongside integrated digital management of results, schedules and live participant tracking.

Supporting specialised sports

Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary for Sports Development and Competitiveness at the Ministry of Sports and Chairman of the UAE Committee for Supporting Sports Talents, said the tournament’s strong turnout and success reflect the UAE’s vision for supporting specialised sports and investing in national talent.

He praised the championship's technical and organisational standards, noting that it showcased a promising generation capable of representing the UAE in future sporting events.

Building future champions

Sheikh Suhail emphasised the importance of continuing programmes to discover and develop young athletes within a sustainable professional environment.

He added that investing in sporting talent is a direct investment in the future of Emirati sport.

“Future Shooters” initiative highlighted

For his part, Mohammed Suhail Al Neyadi, President of the UAE Shooting Federation, said the championship marks an important milestone for the “Future Shooters” initiative and the UAE Shooting Development Programme.

He noted that high participation and strong performances reflect the growing success of talent discovery programmes in shooting sports and the importance of cooperation among sports institutions to prepare a new generation of champions.