Asian Camel Racing Federation President Unanimously Re-Elected by UAE Members
In a gathering of Asia's camel racing federations, the Asian Camel Racing Federation (ACRF) consolidated its strong alliance with the UAE and announced a new leadership tenure in Abu Dhabi on Thursday. Representatives from 15 member federations attended the General Assembly to plan the sport's future in Asia.
The assembly expressed heartfelt appreciation towards UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and prominent Emirati officials for their persistent support of camel racing. Additionally, gratitude was extended to Sheikh Sultan bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, President of the UAE Camel Racing Federation, for his warm hospitality.
Abdullah Mubarak Al Muhairi was re-elected as ACRF President for a second term, starting in May 2025 and ending in May 2029. Prince Sultan bin Saud bin Abdullah Al Saud and Sheikh Saeed Al Ghafli were chosen as First and Second Vice Presidents, respectively.
Four new members joined the Executive Office: Ali Mohammed Bakhit Al Aqilat, Ali bin Mohammed Al Fadhel Al Marri, Haider Khan Abbas Lahri, and Batardeni Chandmani, the Women's Representative.
A significant decision made during the assembly was the approval of the first-ever Asian Camel Racing Championship, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi. Hamad Al Shamsi will head the championship's Executive Committee. Additionally, the Federation debuted a reimagined logo showcasing camels with both human and robotic jockeys.
The assembly praised the initiative to incorporate camel racing in the 2025 Asian Games in Bahrain and the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, showcasing the sport's growing prominence. Members commended the UAE Federation for bearing the costs of all upcoming events.
The sanctioned calendar for the 2025-2026 season features several major races and assemblies in Abu Dhabi and Al Labsa.
Source: Emirates News Agency
Football enthusiasts might be inspired by the UAE's leadership in camel racing events, as the Asian Camel Racing Federation (ACRF) announced plans for the first-ever Asian Camel Racing Championship, scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi. This decision follows the successful incorporation of camel racing in the 2025 Asian Games in Bahrain and the Islamic Solidarity Games in Riyadh, indicating the sport's increasing future prominence.
