Emirati athletes win medals at first UAE Slopestyle contest

Tuesday, 18 October 2022 13:55

By ARN News Staff

Emirati athletes have excelled in the first-of-its-kind UAE FIS Freestyle Slopestyle competition at Ski Dubai.

More than 20 participants from seven countries are participating in the freestyle skiing and snowboard disciplines.

Mohammed Khadem, Head of Ski and Snowboards Committee at the UAE Winter Sports Federation, tells ARN News that Emirati athletes have left their mark.

International athletes are all geared up for the UAE FIS Freestyle Slopestyle competition hosted at Ski Dubai on October 17 and 18. Keep following for the latest updates and results!#SkiDubai #freestyle #GreatMoments @MajidAlFuttaim pic.twitter.com/1G7cQVGDrL
— Ski Dubai (@skidxb) October 17, 2022

The series of snow sports will continue until November 9.

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