The UAE achieved a remarkable sporting milestone by securing first place in the EASA Canopy Piloting Championship, held on the sidelines of the Nebofest Festival in the Kuzbass region of Siberia.
The event brought together elite skydivers from across the globe.
Emirati athlete Abdulbari Al Qubaisi claimed the top podium spot after an intense competition that thrilled thousands of festival visitors, reaffirming the UAE’s leading position in the field of air sports regionally and internationally.
The award ceremony was attended by Yousef Al Hammadi, Vice President of the Emirates Aerosports Federation, who congratulated the Emirati champion and highlighted the significance of this victory.
“This achievement reflects the distinguished status of UAE air sports, made possible through the vision and continued support of our wise leadership, empowering Emirati athletes to compete and excel on the world stage,” said Hammadi.