Syria to Compete in West Asia Badminton Championship in Bahrain
The West Asia Badminton Championship for junior and youth categories is set to begin tomorrow, Thursday, in Manama, Bahrain. The Syrian national team will join competitors from several nations, including Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Oman, the UAE, Yemen, and the host nation, Bahrain.
Ammar Tabaa, head of the coaches committee and coach of the Syrian national team, stated that the delegation is traveling to Bahrain today for the tournament, which will continue until December 12. Tabaa noted that the Syrian participation covers all aspects of the event, including team competitions, men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles, and mixed doubles.
The athletes have expressed optimism ahead of the competition. Falla Al-Najjar, representing the team in the under-19 category, voiced her ambition to deliver a standout performance and compete for podium finishes and gold medals to elevate Syria’s standing in regional events. Similarly, player Mohammed Khaled Al-Rifai emphasized the team’s high morale, credited to intensive preparation and the positive atmosphere leading up to the tournament. He stressed that the players are focused on achieving a high technical standard to secure top rankings.
The Syrian delegation includes a roster of athletes preparing to compete. The men’s team consists of Mohammed Khaled Al-Rifai, Hossam El-Din Raei, Abdul Rahman Qabbani, and Mohammed Odai Al-Hassan. The women’s team is composed of Falla Al-Najjar, Raneem Hasbani, Mayas Qabbani, and Sidra Al-Dahash.
Source: Syria Focus Arabic
