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10th Local Hashemite Tennis Championship Concludes in UAE

The 10th local Hashemite Tennis Championship concluded in the UAE. Organizers awarded winners in various age groups and announced changes for the next edition.


10th Local Hashemite Tennis Championship Concludes in UAE

Ibrahim Abu Shahin was crowned the champion in the Pioneers category at the tenth local Hashemite Tennis Championship, while Guillaume Mizon finished second. The top spot in the women's category went to Karina Ogurnikova, who defeated her rival Isabel James, who took second place. Hossein Yazdi secured first place in the men's category, followed by Giovanni Semahe in second place. The first and second-place finishers in the boys' and girls' age groups under 12, 14, and 16, as well as the under-18 category for youth, were also honored. In this regard, the organizing committee decided to reconsider holding the local Hashemite Tennis Championship next year, scheduling it during the mid-year school break to expand participation from the largest number of local and state residents. Tournament Director Nora Bodoui stated that the Hashemite Challenge Tennis Championship recognizes the importance of this event, organized in cooperation with the UAE Tennis Federation, and considers it a vital platform to open doors for citizen players of all ages in support of national teams, while also providing an opportunity for residents to participate. Bodoui confirmed that the organizing committee annually honors the top finishers of the local championship during the awards ceremony for the international Hashemite Challenge Tennis Championship, a step aimed at motivating and inspiring players to improve. She also noted that the tenth edition was held concurrently with the 28th international women's Hashemite Challenge Tennis Championship, which limited its full media coverage, prompting the committee to choose a separate date for the next edition to ensure it gets the spotlight and promotes the sport in the community. Bodoui predicted an increase in participants in the new edition, especially with the tournament's date aligning with the school holiday, confirming that the announcement of the new edition received a great response and clear joy from the players' parents.