Riyadh to Host 27th GCC Golf Championship in Jeddah
Saudi Arabia Hosts the 27th Edition of the Gulf Cooperation Council Golf Championship in Jeddah
The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia will host the 27th edition of the Gulf Cooperation Council Golf Championship for men and the 16th edition of the youth tournament, which was officially launched today at the Royal Greens Club in Jeddah, with the participation of a group of golf players from various Gulf countries.
Teams Representing the Gulf Cooperation Council Countries
Teams representing the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, including the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Sultanate of Oman, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, will compete for the title in a competitive atmosphere that reflects the development of golf sport in the region.
Organizing the Tournament in Conjunction with the Kingdom’s Celebrations of the Foundation Day
The organization of this tournament comes in conjunction with the Kingdom’s celebrations of the Foundation Day, which gives a distinctive national dimension to the event, as it combines sports competition with the celebration of the Kingdom’s ancient history and achievements in various fields, including the sports sector, which witnesses qualitative leaps that enhance the Kingdom’s position at the regional and international levels.
Opening Ceremony and Participating Teams
The official opening ceremony of the tournament witnessed the presence of a number of sports personalities and officials from the Saudi Golf Federation and Gulf federations, along with a group of players and fans. The ceremony was distinguished by heritage show performances, in addition to the entry ceremony of the participating teams, where each team raised its country’s flag in a festive atmosphere that reflects the spirit of Gulf unity.
Important Quotes
“Today we are not only celebrating the launch of the Gulf Cooperation Council Golf Championship, but we emphasize the Kingdom’s continuous commitment to developing this sport locally and internationally, by supporting emerging talents, hosting major championships, and working to establish a golf culture between future generations. This tournament is not just a sporting event, but rather a platform that enhances the bonds of brotherhood and honest competition between the children of the Gulf.”
– Professor Abeer Al-Juhani, Director of the Saudi Golf Office
Tournament Schedule and Participating Teams
The tournament includes distinguished players representing the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, where each team participates in a group of the most prominent golf stars in the men and youth categories, under the supervision of a group of coaches and administrators.
Participating Teams
The Sultanate of Oman is represented by Azan Al-Ramahi, Ahmed Al-Wahaibi, Amjad Al-Tawqi, and Badr Al-Amiri in the men’s category, while the youth team is led by coach Alexander Stephen and includes Muhair Smom, Adam Al-Barwani, and Branch Jagwani.
The Kuwait national team is participating in the men’s category with Meshari Al-Zamanan, Ali Al- Ansari, Fahd Al-Zoman, and Adam Al-Shamali, while the youth team is represented by Salem Al-Abkal, Badr Al- Ansari, and Jassim Al-Radaan, led by coach David Hollan and headed by the Shamali delegation.
The Qatar team is competing with its distinguished players in the men’s category, including Saleh Al-Kaabi, Ali Al-Shahrani, Daniel Sokolov, and Abdul Rahman Al-Shahrani, while the youth category is represented by Kamil Ibn Ruqaya, Abdullah Al-Muhannadi, and Rashid Al-Mansouri, under the supervision of coach Hassan Ibn Ruqaya and headed by the delegation Muhammad Al-Muhannadi.
The Kingdom of Bahrain participates in the men’s category with Khalifa Muhammad Khalifa, Khalifa Al-Kaabi, Ali Al-Kuwari, and Yassin Lakhbar, while the youth category is represented by Khaled Shah, Youssef Shah, and Yaqoub Rahma, led by the delegation Duaij Al-Eid.
The UAE national team is competing with a group of prominent names in the men’s category, including Ahmed Skik, Sayed Rayan Ahmed, Sam Mawlani, and Jonathan Silfaraj, while the youth category is represented by Abdullah Kalbat, Abdullah Salmin, and Muhammad Thabet, under the supervision of coach Faisal Al-Sarghini and headed by Al-Wafd Abdullah Al-Hashemi.
Conclusion
The tournament is scheduled to continue for several days, as players compete in a high-level competitive atmosphere, in an effort to achieve positions and titles. The tournament is also an important opportunity to discover young talents in golf and enhance Gulf presence in the international arena, which contributes to the development of this sport at the regional level.
FAQs
Q: What is the purpose of the Gulf Cooperation Council Golf Championship?
A: The purpose of the Gulf Cooperation Council Golf Championship is to promote golf in the Gulf region and develop the sport at the regional level.
Q: What are the participating teams in the tournament?
A: The participating teams in the tournament are the United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Bahrain, Qatar, Sultanate of Oman, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Q: What is the duration of the tournament?
A: The tournament is scheduled to continue for several days, as players compete in a high-level competitive atmosphere, in an effort to achieve positions and titles.