The UAE Girls Under-16 team is gearing up to defend their gold medal as they prepare to travel to Tunisia for the significant 2024 Pan Arab Ladies’ and Youth Championships at The Residences Golf Course in Gammarth. This prestigious event will feature some of the region’s most promising young talents.
Now in its 23rd edition, the tournament will highlight the Boys' Under-18 and Under-16 competitions, along with the 15th Ladies’ and 3rd Girls' Under-16 Championships. The UAE secured seven medals at the 2023 Pan Arab Ladies & Junior Championships last November, which was organized by the Arab Golf Federation (AGF) and hosted by the Saudi Arabian Golf Federation.
The UAE Ladies’ National Team, comprising Intissar Rich, Jamie Camero, and Faye AlBlooshi, will represent the nation at the Pan Arab Championships. In the Girls’ Under-16 division, Sara Ali, Aasiya Saleem, and Anca Mateiu will aim to retain their gold medal, with Sara also targeting the individual title. The Boys’ Under-18 category will see Mohammed Skaik, Rayan Ahmed, and Neyl Cherrat leading the UAE’s charge, while Mohammed Thabet, Abdulla Darwish, and Abdulla Salmeen will compete in the Under-15 division.
The Residences Golf Course, Tunisia’s premier golf venue, is an 18-hole championship course designed by Robert Trent Jones II. It promises to challenge the 103 players from 13 Arab nations participating in the 2024 Pan Arab Championships. Key officials from the Emirates Golf Federation (EGF), including Secretary-General Khalid Mubarak Al Shamsi and Director-General Akram Skaik, will accompany the UAE teams. National Team Coaches Faycal Serghini and Samir Wallani will oversee on-course preparations and training.
EGF Vice-Chairman General Abdullah Alhashmi will also be part of the delegation for the Closing Ceremony and will participate in the Arab Golf Federation’s Annual Meetings. “These are crucial championships,” stated Alhashmi. “It will be a significant milestone to assess our nation’s progress over the past 12 months, particularly in youth development.” The Ladies’ and Girls’ Championships are scheduled from September 23rd to 25th, and the Boys’ Championship will take place from September 26th to 28th.
