المؤتمر الصحفي لبطولة عمان لكرة التزلج 2026. Press Conference for the Oman Skateball Championship 2026

Press Conference for the Oman Skateball Championship

On 22 September, the press conference for the Oman Skateball Championship was held in the Wilayat of Ibri, with the attendance of a number of sports figures, officials, federation presidents, and representatives of the participating delegations. Among those present were Dr. Ahmed Hussein, President of the International Skateball Federation; Saud bin Nasser, Chairman of the Oman Skating Sports Committee; and Eng. Faisal bin Mubarak, Vice President, alongside coaches, team captains, and media representatives.

The organizers expressed their pleasure at hosting this international sporting event in the Wilayat of Ibri, emphasizing the importance of the championship in bringing together the participating national teams and strengthening communication and sporting cooperation among them. They also wished all participating teams success and good luck.

The press conference included a presentation of the championship’s key details, an overview of the competition format and regulations, as well as the official draw ceremony, which determined the teams’ paths and matchups throughout the championship.

The conference also featured media interviews with coaches and captains of the participating teams, highlighting their preparations, expectations, and ambitions for the competition.

From a technical perspective, a brief explanation was provided regarding the tournament format, the teams’ level of readiness, and preparations for the competition by Mr. Abdulrahman Hassan, Vice Chairman of the Technical Committee of the International Federation.

Official Draw Ceremony

The press conference for the Oman Skateball Championship included the official draw ceremony, aimed at allocating the participating teams and determining the groups for the championship.

The draw was conducted in three stages, with the participation of officials from the International Federation and the Oman Skating Sports Committee, as follows:

First Draw:
The first draw was conducted by Dr. Ahmed Hassan, President of the International Skateball Federation, and resulted in the following teams being drawn:

• Oman
• United Arab Emirates
• Iraq
• Saudi Arabia

Second Draw:
The second draw was conducted by Mr. Faisal Mubarak Al-Dosari, Vice President of the International Skateball Federation, and resulted in the following teams being drawn:

• India
• Pakistan
• Poland
• Egypt

Statements from the Participating Teams

The coaches and captains of the participating national teams also gave press statements.

Saudi Arabia
Saudi national team coach Abdullah Al-Zahrani expressed the team’s readiness and enthusiasm for its first participation in Skateball, noting that the championship represents an important opportunity to deliver a performance worthy of the Saudi national team and to represent the Kingdom in a distinguished manner. He also expressed his hope that this participation would be the beginning of further international appearances.

Saudi team captain Saeed Al-Zahrani expressed the players’ enthusiasm for the competition, emphasizing their readiness to give their best on the court. He described representing the Kingdom as both an honor and a responsibility, with the team aiming to deliver a strong and distinguished performance.

Iraq
The coach of the Iraqi national Skateball team, Dr. Rasul Al-Fartousi, explained that the team had prepared well for the championship, focusing on the physical, technical, and tactical aspects and raising the team’s level of readiness ahead of the competition.

He highlighted the importance of the championship in gaining experience and competing against different sporting schools through encounters with Arab, Asian, and European teams. He stressed that the objective is not limited to results, but also includes developing the team and building a squad capable of continuing its international participation and representing Iraq in a distinguished manner.

Al-Fartousi also praised the warm welcome, excellent organization, and hospitality in the Sultanate of Oman, emphasizing that the championship provides an opportunity to strengthen sporting cooperation and relations among the participating countries.

Iraqi team captain Kazem Ahmed Abdul Amir confirmed that the players had undergone intensive training in preparation for the championship, focusing on improving their physical and technical levels and strengthening team cohesion.

He noted that the participation represents an important opportunity to gain experience and compete against different sporting schools. He emphasized the players’ determination to give their best and represent Iraq honorably, while maintaining sportsmanship and discipline both on and off the court.

Oman
Finally, Omani national team captain Mohammed Marhoon Al-Shakili confirmed the team’s readiness for the championship, noting that the team enters the competition with great ambition and a strong desire to deliver a performance worthy of representing the Sultanate of Oman.

He stated that the national team had prepared well during the previous period, focusing on improving physical and technical readiness and strengthening cohesion among the players. He emphasized that competing on home soil represents a great responsibility and honor for all members of the national team.

He added that the Omani team is entering the competition with the ambition to compete and give its best in every match. The players will make every effort on the court to make a strong impression in front of the fans, while benefiting from competing against the participating teams and gaining further experience.

He also welcomed all participating teams, expressing his hope that the championship would contribute to strengthening sporting relations among the countries and that its competitions would be characterized by sportsmanship and fair competition.

Closing

At the conclusion of the press conference, Saud bin Nasser Al-Aufi, Chairman of the Committee, presented commemorative gifts to the participating teams, wishing all teams success and good luck, and expressing his wishes for the championship to achieve great success.

Prepared by:
Khalil Al-Waili
Sagaya Al-Shukili