The opening round of the Emirates Motosurf Championship concluded with UAE racers claiming four medals as the two-day event wrapped up on October 25 2026 at the Abu Dhabi Breakwater according to the Emirates News Agency. The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club organised the competition that featured 30 participants competing in five categories with a total of 15 podium positions available. WAM reported that the UAE earned one gold one silver and two bronze medals while Czech racers secured eight top-three finishes across the board. This performance underscored the host nation’s growing strength in the sport which combines elements of surfing and motorsports.
A clean sweep in the Rookies category delivered three of the UAE medals the Emirates News Agency detailed in its coverage. Obaid Saeed Al Hameli topped the standings with 25 points to take gold followed by Saeed Mohammed Al Hameli in silver position on 20 points. Abdullah Ahmed Al Kaabi completed the podium with 16 points for bronze. The results demonstrated the depth of emerging Emirati talent in the division intended for newcomers to the discipline.
Slovakia’s Sara Michaela Zuborova captured gold in the Women’s category with a maximum 50 points WAM noted while Czech competitor Mariana Navarova took silver on 40 points. UAE rider Hessa Hamad Al Qubaisi secured the remaining national bronze with 32 points marking the fourth medal for the home team. The same Slovak athlete also won the Junior category ahead of Kuwait’s Mohammed Jassim Shaaban and Czech racer Sebastian Strycek. Such outcomes highlighted the international calibre of the field that included entrants from multiple nations.
Czech competitors dominated several other divisions including the Challenger and Masters categories according to the full results published by WAM. In the Junior and Women’s events Slovakia proved particularly successful by securing multiple titles through Zuborova’s double victory. The overall medal distribution reflected a competitive balance with Kuwaiti and Czech athletes also featuring prominently on various podiums. Organisers recorded strong technical performances throughout the event held at the capital’s waterfront venue.
The championship forms part of ongoing efforts by the Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club to promote marine sports in the UAE a focus that has seen similar events draw up to 90 participants from 11 countries in previous years. Earlier coverage from the Abu Dhabi Media Office emphasised the role of such competitions in establishing the emirate as a hub for water-based activities and in developing local athletes. This opening round with its emphasis on both elite and developmental categories continues that trajectory by providing structured competition that builds skills and attracts regional talent. The club’s strategy includes expanding access across different age and experience levels.
Points earned in the opening round will contribute to seasonal standings as the championship progresses through additional legs the organising body indicated via WAM. Participation in this edition maintained high standards despite a more focused field compared to prior international gatherings. The event also served to spotlight the advancement of Emirati women in motorsurf with Al Qubaisi’s podium finish adding to the narrative of inclusive growth in the sector. Future rounds are anticipated to build upon these foundations with increased emphasis on technical proficiency and safety.