Thursday 30 / October / 2025
Al Mussanah: The Omani sailors delivered strong performances on the third day of the 2025 Optimist Asian & Oceanian Championship, organized by Oman Sail in collaboration with Oman Maritime Sports Committee and the International Optimist Dinghy Association (IODA).
The qualifying rounds concluded with the announcement of the final fleet divisions — Gold, Silver, and Bronze — who will compete in the decisive stages today to determine the overall champions.
Omani sailors Mohammed Al Qasmi, Khalid Al Sarihi, and Khamis Al Mashaikhi successfully qualified for the Gold Fleet, which features the top-ranked sailors after the first three days of intense competition. Their advancement highlights the continuous development of Oman’s youth sailing team and their ability to compete against the best sailors from across Asia and Oceania. The trio will now battle for top positions in the final races, while the remaining Omani sailors continue in the Silver and Bronze fleets to gain valuable international experience.
The Omani team demonstrated impressive tactical awareness and adaptability to shifting wind conditions, earning their place among the event’s elite competitors — a new milestone for the national team.
Racing will continue until the end of Friday 31 October when the prizes will be presented and the closing ceremony held under the patronage of the Dr. Abdullah Nasser Al Harrasi, Minister of Information.
