Abdullah Al Ghaithi and Meryem Al Ali took top honors at the sixth Sharjah Hamriyah Aquathlon, which drew 400 athletes competing in sprint, supersprint, and junior categories. The event, now in its sixth year, showed just how much interest in multisport competition is growing in Sharjah. Sharjah24 confirmed the official results across all divisions.
Organized by the Sharjah Sports Council with support from local partners, the race turned Hamriyah into a venue for swimmers and runners from across the UAE. Athletes competed in sprint, supersprint, and junior races, each requiring a mix of speed and endurance. Sharjah24 noted the event's reputation for being well-run and open to participants from many backgrounds.
"The Sharjah-Al Hamriyah Aquathlon featured a team competition in the sprint category, with Al Hamriyah taking first place, followed by Al Qudra and Al Qudra Running."
- Sharjah24
In the Emirati men's sprint, Abdullah Al Ghaithi finished first, ahead of Mohamed Ahmed and Mohamed Ali. Meryem Al Ali won the women's sprint, confirming her place among the country's top athletes. The open men's sprint went to Mohsen Al Ali, with Kristien Salmon and Daniel Nieto completing the podium. Nka Sphagosa led the open women's sprint, followed by Karen Price and Gemma Brown. Team honors in the sprint went to Hamriyah, with Al Qudra and Al Qudra Running in second and third. These results were reported by Sharjah24.
The supersprint races were just as competitive. Hamad Al Thuraidi won the Emirati men's title, with Rashid Al Kaabi and Ali Al Kaabi close behind. Kulthum Al Mazmi took first among Emirati women. In the open men's supersprint, Mohsen Al Fawzan finished ahead of Sebastian Noble and Zayed Fouad. Jessica Slade won the open women's supersprint, with Florence Eisberg and Millie Slade rounding out the top three. Sharjah24 highlighted the strong competition and the emergence of new talent in these categories.
Junior athletes also made their mark. Marco Cozzolino, Bradley James, and Luca Jaloul took the top three spots among boys, while Adriana Loranca won the girls' junior race, followed by Athena Belalis and Kaitana Loranca. The event's format gave every age group a chance to compete, supporting the council's focus on youth and community sport. Sharjah24 confirmed the full junior podiums and the event's commitment to developing young athletes.
"The Sharjah Aquathlon 2026 - Al Hamriyah is officially registered in the Premier Online event calendar, confirming its organisational ties to the 2026 season and its established place in the UAE's annual multisport schedule. This recognition underscores the event's growing stature and its role in promoting community engagement through sport."
- Premier Online
Medals were presented by Abdullah Rashid Al Muhairi from the council, Thamer Al Shamsi of Al Hamriyah Club, and Khalid Al Shamsi from Hamriyah Municipality. Their involvement reflected the teamwork behind the event. The large turnout and range of winners show how Sharjah's sports calendar is expanding, as seen in the council's recent efforts to support local athletes.
Sharjah's approach to grassroots sport focuses on building a lasting, competitive culture. By organizing events that welcome both experienced and new athletes, the council is setting a high standard for other emirates. The sixth Hamriyah Aquathlon was another step in Sharjah's push to lead the UAE's multisport scene. Organizers now face the challenge of keeping this momentum going and continuing to raise the bar for future races.
