Dr. Ahmed Saeed bin Mishar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dubai International Marine Sports Club, dedicated this historic achievement to the wise leadership and unlimited support that provided the team with all the necessary resources to achieve victory.
Dr. Ahmed Saeed bin Mishar, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Dubai International Marine Sports Club, stated that the historic achievement by the Victory team in winning double titles in the World Championship for Powerboats in the 'Formula One' and 'X-Cat' categories this season is the fruit of a wise vision from the prudent leadership and the unlimited support, care, and guidance that mapped out the team's operational plan and future aspirations, providing it with all the possibilities to achieve this success. He also attributed it to the prudent leadership's keenness on empowering the nation's children in all fields to represent with honor and ascend to the highest global podiums.
Dr. Ahmed Saeed bin Mishar dedicated this achievement to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of the State, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, may God protect him, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the National Olympic Committee and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council.
He added: "The global sporting achievements of the Dubai International Marine Sports Club and the Victory team confirm that the vision of our leaders, may God protect them, is the cornerstone of a strategy based on constantly raising the ceiling of ambitions to the maximum limit and making a strong presence in international competitions in all seasons. This is achieved through investing in talents and building on the historical achievements of the Victory team, which has become a local and global pioneer over decades, emerging as a sports symbol for the United Arab Emirates, and the Emirate of Dubai in particular, and as a high-level ambassador of excellence, raising the country's flag high in global forums."
The Victory team managed to complete its dominance this season by clinching the world title in the Formula One category for the first time in its history following the conclusion of the Sharjah Grand Prix on Sunday, with the participation of the best teams and racers from around the world. The success was doubled by securing both the team and driver titles, with driver Sean Toronty, captain of the Victory 4 boat.
Furthermore, the Victory team reclaimed the world title in the X-Cat category for powerboats after the conclusion of the Dubai Grand Prix held last week on the shores of Dubai Jumeirah, led by Emirati drivers Salem Al Addidi and Isa Al Ali on board the Victory 7 boat.
Bin Mishar commended the efforts of the working teams at the Dubai International Marine Sports Club, which manages the Victory team, and all the administrative and technical staff of the team, who succeeded in translating the directives of the Board of Directors according to the club's strategic plan for 2025-2027, which includes five main pillars, the most prominent of which is ensuring the sustainability of the competitiveness of sports teams by setting the goal of competing for world titles as a first and permanent choice, and striving to be on the podiums in all championships.
Concluding, bin Mishar affirmed that the Dubai International Marine Sports Club will continue its efforts to look to the future with even greater ambitions, keen on maintaining a strong and influential presence in all international forums.
