Who Will Be Crowned UIM F1H2O World Champions at the Sharjah Finals?
The Sharjah World Championship Week, part of the UIM F1H2O World Championship's 22nd edition, is set to host the season's finale from December 8–10 at Khalid Lagoon. Organized by the Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), the event will determine the 2023 world champions in both driver and team categories, featuring 21 drivers from 10 teams. The new race format aims to enhance water time for teams and boost exposure for sponsors, spectators, and a global TV audience. The Chairman of SCTDA, Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, emphasizes the event's significance in showcasing Sharjah's international standing and commitment to sports tourism and economic growth. The UAE teams, including Sharjah, Abu Dhabi, and Dubai, are gearing up for a thrilling competition, with Shaun Torrente expressing his enthusiasm for the unique racing atmosphere in Sharjah
Anticipating the Crowning of UIM F1H2O World Champions at the Sharjah World Championship Week Finals
An Exciting Culmination: The Season's Finale at Sharjah World Championship Week to Showcase 21 Drivers from 10 Respected Teams
Teams from the UAE taking part in the UIM F1H2O World Championship consist of the Sharjah crew for Sharjah International Marine Sports Club, comprising Dutchman Ferdinand Zandbergen, ranked 2, and Finn Sami Selio, ranked 9
Sharjah: The finals of the ‘Sharjah World Championship Week’ inside the twenty-second version of the ‘UIM F1H2O World Championship'—the flagship global collection of single-seater inshore circuit powerboat racing—might be hosted inside the emirate from December 8–10 at Khalid Lagoon.
The event, organised by the Sharjah Commerce & Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), will name the world champions of the 2023 season in both driver and team categories. Ads by means of
21 drivers representing 10 groups will be characteristic of the season’s high-octane finale, ‘Sharjah World Championship Week’.
In a bid to offer groups and drivers greater time on the water and to increase the race publicity for sponsors, spectators, and an international TV target audience alike, a thrilling new race format could be rolled out.
Significant fulfilment
Describing it as an enormous achievement for the UAE in global marine recreation, Khalid Jasim Al Midfa, Chairman of SCDTA, underscored that playing host to this high-caliber worldwide championship testifies to Sharjah’s developing global stature, specifically in sport.
“SCDTA is keen on establishing important international activities and international championships in Sharjah to keep building on its attraction as a worldwide vacation spot for sports activities and sports tourism and finally have these capabilities contribute substantially more to our economy’s sustainable development.”
Teams from the UAE participating in the UIM F1H2O World Championship include the Sharjah group for Sharjah International Marine Sports Club, comprising Dutchman Ferdinand Zandbergen, ranked 2, and Finn Sami Selio, ranked 9.
The Abu Dhabi team, for Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club, accommodates Shaun Torrente, ranked 7, Thani Al Qamzi, ranked five, and Rashed Al Qemzi, ranked 14. Additionally, the Victory crew of Dubai International Marine Club (DIMC) will be collaborating with both drivers, Erik Stark, ranked 3, and Ahmed Al Fahim, ranked 16.
Torrente stated, “I love the occasion they put on in Sharjah. I love the ambiance and racing in the metropolis on Khalid Lagoon. Unfortunately, this 12 months I won't be getting some other international name; however, we’ll nonetheless be attempting for the win.”
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