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Al-Wasl Wins Union Cup Swimming Title

Al-Wasl Club won the general category of the Union Cup Swimming Championship with 28,517 points. Fujairah Club for Martial Arts took silver, and Abu Dhabi Club won bronze.


Al-Wasl Wins Union Cup Swimming Title

Al-Wasl Club clinched the Union Cup title in the general category after topping the overall standings with 28,517 points. The tournament, which featured strong competition and wide participation from clubs across multiple stages, showcased the high technical level of the swimmers. Al-Wasl's victory was secured by the consistent and powerful performance of its swimmers in the general category. Fujairah Club for Martial Arts secured second place with 24,671 points, while Abu Dhabi Club claimed third with 18,253 points. On the individual front, Al-Wasl's swimmer Salem Sabt was named the best swimmer in the general category after accumulating 2,819 points, confirming his strong presence and impactful role in his team's title win. The tournament was held as part of the UAE Water Sports Federation's calendar and included competitions for juniors, under-11, and general categories, reflecting the federation's goal to expand participation and discover new talents. In the under-11 category, Fujairah Club for Martial Arts was crowned champion with 11,806 points. Al-Wasl finished second with 9,571 points, and Abu Dhabi placed third with 9,231 points. Omar Al-Ansari of Fujairah Club for Martial Arts shone in the under-11 category, winning the best swimmer award with 1,213 points, and also claimed the best time award in the 400m freestyle with a time of 5:40.01.