Qatar win two gold, one bronze as World Military Parachuting Championship ends

Doha, Qatar: Qatar soared to glory at the 47th CISM World Military Parachuting Championship 2025, claiming two gold medals and a bronze at the conclus...

Doha, Qatar: Qatar soared to glory at the 47th CISM World Military Parachuting Championship 2025, claiming two gold medals and a bronze at the conclusion of a spectacular event organised by the Qatar Air Sports Committee at Umm Shakhout Airport.

The national team triumphed in both the team and individual target accuracy competitions, finishing ahead of strong contenders from the Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Germany.

Khaled Shajaa secured individual gold with a flawless performance, while Mohammed Saeed Al-Marri earned bronze in the same category. The Qatari team, composed of Shajaa, Abdulaziz Al-Hajjaji, Saleh Al-Obaidli, and Mohammed Al-Attas, claimed the team gold, showcasing seamless coordination and unparalleled precision.

Brigadier General Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Otaibi, Commander of the Joint Special Forces and Chairman of the Qatar Air Sports Committee, dedicated these victories to the Amir H H Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of State for Defense Affairs, H E Sheikh Saoud bin Abdulrahman bin Hassan Al-Thani, and the people of Qatar.

The closing ceremony featured a stunning display by the Qatari Armed Forces and aerobatic parachuting teams.