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In Aqaba, the activities of the Level 1 Sailing Coaches Course concluded, organized by the Royal Marine Sports Federation in cooperation with World Sailing and the Jordan Olympic Committee, with the participation of 15 male and female coaches.
The course was held over a week, featuring an intensive training program that included technical and tactical axes, training methods, and performance development in sailing, alongside specialized practical applications.
Egyptian international expert and coach Mohamed Gamal presented a specialized training program covering various technical and practical aspects related to sailing, in accordance with approved international training standards.
The course came within the framework of the federation's efforts to develop the sport of sailing, raise the efficiency of coaching staff, and qualify them according to internationally approved technical foundations and standards, contributing to the development of players' levels and expanding the base of practitioners of the game.
Board member of the Royal Marine Sports Federation and Head of the Sailing Technical Committee, Drar Al-Jawarna, stated that organizing the course comes within the federation's strategy to develop the sport of sailing and elevate the level of coaching staff, considering the coach a fundamental element in discovering talents, refining players' skills, and expanding the base of practitioners.
In press statements, he emphasized the importance of cooperation with World Sailing and the Olympic Committee in implementing specialized training programs, pointing out that qualifying coaches and developing their technical capabilities constitute a fundamental pillar for preparing a new generation of players capable of competing in Arab, regional, and international championships.
He indicated that the course is a continuation of the training program implemented by the federation to develop and qualify coaching staff, noting that the federation had previously organized Level 1 and Level 2 courses during the past year, as part of a continuous training approach to elevate the technical level of sailing in the Kingdom.
At the conclusion of the course, participants graduated and were presented with certificates in the presence of several federation board members, who praised the efforts made to ensure the success of the course, affirming the federation's continuation in implementing specialized training programs and courses, raising the efficiency of technical and administrative staff, and providing the appropriate environment to develop sailing and various marine sports in the Kingdom and achieve a better presence at Arab, regional, and international levels.
On another front, the activities of the first day of the 3rd Open Kingdom Finswimming Championship concluded at the Olympic Swimming Pool in the Aqaba Youth City, organized by the Royal Marine Sports Federation with the participation of more than 110 male and female swimmers across six age categories.
The races witnessed fierce competition among the male and female swimmers until the final meters, while the championship competitions continued yesterday with the staging of numerous races across various age categories.
On the other hand, the second round competitions of the governorate-level Youth Centers Futsal Championship concluded in Aqaba, organized by the Ministry of Youth under the slogan "Sport Unites Us.. and Volunteering Makes an Impact."
The Al-Quweira Cooperative Association team was crowned champion after a sweeping 5-1 victory over Al-Mookook team, thus qualifying to represent Aqaba Governorate in the Kingdom-level final rounds.
These events are a continuation of the championship's mission aimed at investing in youth energies, discovering talents, and utilizing sport as an effective tool to promote the values of teamwork, discipline, and community initiative among the governorate's youth.
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