Muscat: The 2024 Second Athlete Preparation Centres Hockey Championship, organised by the Oman Hockey Association, concluded in a competitive atmosphere that showcased exceptional performance and significant growth in the local hockey scene.
The championship witnessed wide participation from 21 sports centres, including 11 male and 6 female centres, distributed across three geographical groups. The teams competed in the governorates of Muscat, Al Dakhiliyah, Dhofar, Al Batinah North and Al Buraimi. Matches were held across three main venues: the Oman Hockey Field in Al Amerat, the Sultan Qaboos Youth Complex in Salalah and the Sohar Sports Complex. The championship lasted three days filled with exciting matches.
Key Results and Awards
The championship delivered high technical levels in both male and female categories. In the Muscat and Al Dakhiliyah groups, the Muscat Centre claimed first place in the male category, followed by Nizwa Centre in second place and Seeb Centre in third. Abdullah al Hosni from Muscat Centre won the best player award, Abdulrahim al Sariri from Ahli Sidab Centre was named the best goalkeeper and Eyad al Alawi from Muscat Centre received the top-scorer award.
In the female category, Sohar (A) Centre triumphed, with Sohar (B) Centre and Qurayat (A) Centre securing second and third places, respectively. Lujain al Shirawi from Sohar Centre was awarded the best player, Fathiya al Noufali was recognised as the best goalkeeper and Maryam al Shukaili from Sohar Centre emerged as the top-scorer.
In the Dhofar group, the Al Nasr (B) Centre led the male category, followed by Salalah (A) Centre and Al Ittihad (A) Centre. Nashwan Mowled from Salalah Centre was named the best player, Kamal Sami from Al Ittihad Centre won the best goalkeeper and Salem Raed from Al Nasr Centre earned the top-scorer award.
In the female category, Salalah (A) Centre took first place, with Al Nasr (A) Centre and Nasr (B) Centre in second and third, respectively. Lian Abdulwahid from Al Nasr Centre was awarded the best player, Rawan Majdi from Salalah Centre won the best goalkeeper and Ailul Hamdi from Salalah Centre was the top-scorer.
In the Al Batinah North and Al Buraimi group, Salam (B) Centre claimed first place in the male category, followed by Salam (A) Centre and Sohar (A) Centre. Ali al Maamari from Salam Centre received the best player award, Yahya al Hinai earned the top-scorer title and Abdulrahman al Abdulsalam from Saham Centre was named the best goalkeeper.
Recognition of Talent Development
At the championship’s conclusion, Hamad al Batran, Vice-Chairman of the Development and Centres Committee, praised the tournament’s efforts to nurture sports talents. He commended the high technical levels demonstrated by the players and emphasised the centres’ commitment to effective training programmes that enhance athletic performance.
Al Batran revealed plans to expand participation by establishing new centres, alongside improving infrastructure and incorporating modern training techniques. He stressed the importance of organising more local tournaments to prepare players for regional and international competitions.
Concluding, he expressed gratitude to all contributors to the tournament’s success, including technical committees, referees, coaches, administrators and the supportive role of parents in encouraging young talents. He highlighted teamwork as the key to achieving the association’s vision of positioning Oman as a prominent hockey destination.
Photos by Saleh Al Sharji
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