His Highness Prince Fahd bin Jalawi bin Abdulaziz bin Musaed, President of the Asian Triathlon Federation, crowned the winners of the Asian Youth and Under-15 Triathlon Championships for 2025, which concluded yesterday in an enthusiastic atmosphere at the Yacht Club and on the famous Formula 1 circuit on the Jeddah Corniche.
The championship, organized by the Saudi Triathlon Federation headed by Professor Meshal Al-Sulaiman, witnessed strong competition with the participation of 89 male and female competitors representing 19 countries, reflecting the growing status of the Kingdom as a global sports destination.
Competition results and Asian dominance
The final results of the tournament showed a diverse dominance of Asian countries, with the detailed results as follows:
- Under 15 Girls category: Kazakhstan took the lead with player Alua Nurmohammet achieving first place, her compatriot Kaleria Schneider came in second, while Indonesian Ira Martha came in third.
- In the junior women's category (youth), Hong Kong player Sarah Modianio took first place, followed by Indonesian player Muriska Nur in second place, and Uzbek player Diana Bektmirova in third place.
- Under 15 Youth Category: Hong Kong continued its brilliance with player Chak Yan Wan achieving first place, followed by Chinese Taipei player Lee Ji-huang in second place, and Indonesian leader Mathew Wisangini in third place.
- Youth category: Iran dominated this category, with Sadra Ebrahimi taking first place, his compatriot Parsa Rasoul Jazi taking second place, and Iranian Pourna Nghieh taking third place.
Jeddah: A global sports destination
The organization of this championship in Jeddah comes as part of the significant sporting development taking place in Saudi Arabia under Vision 2030, which places great emphasis on the sports sector and hosting continental and international championships. The selection of the Formula 1 circuit and the Yacht Club to host this event is a testament to the quality of the Kingdom's sports infrastructure and its capacity to accommodate various Olympic sports, further solidifying Jeddah's position as the region's capital of marine sports and racing.
The importance of age-group championships
This tournament holds particular significance as it targets specific age groups (youth and under-15), serving as a primary platform for discovering future Olympic talent in Asia. The presence of Prince Fahd bin Jalawi and his awarding of the champions reflect the Asian Federation's commitment to supporting the next generation of athletes and providing a professional competitive environment that contributes to raising the technical level of Asian players in preparation for major international events.
Broad international participation
The diverse range of participating countries reflected the high level of confidence in the Saudi organization, with the list including: Saudi Arabia, Kazakhstan, Indonesia, Chinese Taipei, Hong Kong, the United Arab Emirates, Singapore, Lebanon, Romania, Bangladesh, Jordan, Uzbekistan, Japan, Kyrgyzstan, Canada, Bahrain, Iran, the Philippines, and Qatar. This international gathering contributes to the exchange of technical and cultural expertise among the continent's youth and fosters a spirit of fair play and sportsmanship.
