SHARJAH // A rowing team that won the first GCC Rowing Championship has been awarded Dh1 million by the Sharjah Ruler.
Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi gave the money on Wednesday to the modern rowing team of the Hamriyah Sports and Cultural Club, who had won two gold medals in the Qatar event.
Sheikh Sultan urged the team to keep up their sporting excellence and continue to develop their skills, which would further improve their performance level.
The award was given during the team’s visit to the office of the ruler. Sheikh Sultan congratulated the champions and expressed the joy and pride of the UAE’s leadership and its people.
The team said they would continue in their pursuit of winning more trophies for the country.
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