Mleiha Sports Club shone at the Arab Taekwondo Championship, with its outstanding players, Salma Rashid Al Ketbi and Sarah Rashid Al Ketbi, winning bronze medals in their first international appearance as part of the UAE national taekwondo team. Champion Salma Rashid Al Ketbi secured the bronze medal in the women's category, adding to the club's achievements and to women's sports in the UAE in general, and specifically in the Mleiha region of Sharjah. This was also Salma's first international competition, where she showcased her skills and determination to succeed. Her sister, champion Sarah Rashid Al Ketbi, also won a bronze medal in the junior women's category, continuing Mleiha Club's sporting achievements. This was Sarah's first international experience, during which she demonstrated her potential and readiness to compete at the regional and international levels. This success reflects Mleiha Sports Club's role in training and developing female athletes, with a strong focus on supporting and empowering women in various sports. These remarkable achievements are a testament to the club's commitment and dedication. The Mleiha Club demonstrates its commitment to achieving success and raising the UAE's profile on the international sports stage, as well as developing and enhancing the skills of its male and female athletes across all sports, in line with the club's board policies aimed at elevating its sporting role. Hamad Tamim Al Ketbi, a member of the Mleiha Sports Club's board of directors and head of the Individual Games Committee, commented on the outstanding performance of champions Salma Rashid Al Ketbi and Sarah Rashid Al Ketbi at the Arab Taekwondo Championship: "We are proud of our champions' bronze medal wins in their first international competition. This reflects the continued success of the Mleiha Club's system in developing talent and supporting women in various sports." He emphasized the club's ongoing efforts to motivate athletes and provide an optimal environment for their development and success at both the local and international levels. Salma Rashid Al Ketbi and Sarah Rashid Al Ketbi expressed their delight at this achievement in the international championship, stating: "We are grateful and proud of this significant accomplishment at the Arab Taekwondo Championship, our first international experience. We are incredibly happy to see that our efforts have enabled us to win bronze medals." They added: "We would like to express our..." We are grateful to the Mleiha Sports Club, which played a crucial role in our development as promising athletes. The support and guidance we received from the club contributed greatly to our success, and we look forward to continuing to represent the club and the UAE internationally and achieving more accomplishments in the future. Thank you to everyone who supported us and believed in our abilities, and we promise to continue working hard and achieving more successes for Emirati sports and our club.
