News DeskDubai, UAE – Al Nasr Club reigned supreme at the 12th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament, clinching medals in seven of 13 categories during a thrilling badminton showdown at the Nad Al Sheba Sports Complex on Sunday. The club’s shuttlers delivered a masterclass, sweeping podiums across multiple events and securing 25 medals overall, while the Abu Dhabi Racquet Club claimed a rare bronze in men’s doubles to disrupt Al Nasr’s near-total dominance.
Tournament Prestige and Leadership Praise
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and organized by His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, the annual Ramadan event embodies the slogan “Unlimited Capabilities.” Noura Al Jasmi, President of the UAE Badminton Federation, hailed the tournament’s success, emphasizing its role in fostering community sports and nurturing Olympic aspirations.
“This tournament is a cornerstone of our ‘Road to Los Angeles 2028’ initiative, aimed at developing Emirati talent for the Olympics,” Al Jasmi stated. “The diversity of competitions here—from singles to mixed doubles—strengthens teamwork and skill, aligning with our strategic goals.”
Emirati Categories: Al Nasr’s Commanding Performance
Al Nasr’s dominance began with a clean sweep in the U15 girls’ and boys’ singles. Hayat Khalifa Abdul Rahman (gold), Dana Ahmed (silver), and Lujain Abu Salem (bronze) topped the girls’ podium, while Mayed Tariq, Sultan Al Hamed, and Mohammed Al Ali mirrored the feat for the boys.
The club continued its stride in mixed doubles, with Abdulaziz Mohammed Yahya and Ghadir Al Dhaheri securing gold. Emirati women’s doubles saw Futaim Mohammed Al Dahoori and Farah Ibrahim Al Haji claim first place, while Nasser Mirza Al Sayegh and Mohammed Ali Falmarzi triumphed in men’s doubles. In singles, Abdulaziz Mohammed Yahya (men’s) and Ghadeer Al Tahri (women’s) led another Al Nasr podium sweep.
Open Categories and Special Olympics Highlights
The open categories showcased fierce competition, with Battledore Sports Academy’s Raden Bagas and Zainaba Reem Siraj winning mixed doubles. Nurani Ratu Azzahra (Abu Dhabi Racquet Club) and Aisyah Nuraini clinched women’s doubles gold, while NVBA Abu Dhabi’s Rohit Jayakumar and Gopinath Venkateshwara triumphed in men’s doubles.
Berlian Sudrajat (Fortuna Sport Academy) and Dev Vishnu (NVBA Abu Dhabi) emerged victorious in the women’s and men’s open singles, respectively. The Special Olympics Unified Doubles saw Savarnika Jayakrishnan and Jeremy Perez (Developing Child Centre) claim gold, highlighting the event’s inclusivity.
Tug-of-War Championships Kick Off
Attention now turns to the Tug-of-War competitions, starting Tuesday with categories for government departments, juniors, and community teams. Matches feature Dubai Police, Sharjah Sports Council, Dulsco Group, and others, promising spirited clashes at the Nad Al Sheba Complex.
As Dubai’s premier community sports festival continues, Al Nasr’s badminton prowess and the tournament’s emphasis on talent development underscore the UAE’s growing stature in nurturing athletic excellence.
