Historic Milestone: UAE Team Poomsae Championship 2025 Shines Spotlight on Teamwork and Precision

On May 25, 2025, the Sharjah Sports Club proudly hosted the inaugural UAE Team Poomsae Championship, a landmark event that marked the first official Pair and Team Poomsae competition in the country’s Taekwondo history. This championship brought together the best athletes from across the UAE, highlighting the growing popularity and development of Poomsae as a dynamic and collaborative martial arts discipline.

The competition was not just a test of individual skill but a celebration of teamwork, synchronization, and the deep connection athletes share as they perform choreographed patterns in perfect harmony.

Championship Overview and Exciting Highlights

The championship featured a diverse competition format, emphasizing pair and team performances across multiple categories, including male, female, and mixed-gender teams. This innovative approach allowed athletes to showcase not only their individual mastery of poomsae techniques but also their ability to perform with seamless coordination and timing alongside teammates.

Categories included:

• Pair Male

• Pair Female

• Pair Mixed

• Team Male

• Team Female

• Team Mixed

The atmosphere at Sharjah Sports Club was electric, filled with supportive crowds, intense focus from competitors, and a strong spirit of camaraderie. The high energy and anticipation were palpable as each group stepped onto the mat to execute their carefully rehearsed routines.

Noteworthy moments included several flawless performances that combined precision with artistry, as well as spontaneous displays of sportsmanship that underscored the event’s community spirit.

Medal Winners Spotlight

The 2025 UAE Team Poomsae Championship crowned numerous outstanding athletes who demonstrated exceptional skill and teamwork. Below is a rundown of the medalists:

Gold Medal Winners

• Pair Male (Cadet Division): Jacobo Saadioui Martin & Aashvik Patney

• Pair Mixed (Cadet Division): Jacobo Saadioui Martin & Catelyn Sagbhini

• Team Mixed (Cadet Division): Sofia Hussain, Oliver Kurian & Aarush Mathuria

• Team Male (Cadet Division): Aashvik Patney, Oliver Kurian & Aarush Mathuria.

Silver Medal Winners

• Pair Female (Cadet Division): Catelyn Saghbini & Taraana Kaur

• Pair Female (Senior Division): Master Amal Auda-Graves & Master Jumana Qaqish

• Pair Mixed (Senior Division): Shuhaib Khalid & Rafia Ahli

• Team Mixed (Senior Division): Shahabas Palakkal, Shuhaib Khalid & Rafia Ahli

Bronze Medal Winners

• Team Female (Cadet Division): Diya Vaswani, Taraana Kaur & Sofia Hussain

• Team Female (Junior Division): Sofia Saadioui Martin, Rital Dwedar & Shaina Jose

• Pair Female (Junior Division): Sofia Saadioui Martin & Shaina Jose

• Team Male (Senior Division): Parashuram Rao Chavan, Shahabas Palakkal & Shuhaib Khalid

• Pair Male (Senior Division): Parashuram Rao Chavan, & Shahabas Palakkal

Growing the Poomsae Movement in the UAE

This championship is a pivotal step toward growing the team poomsae discipline within the UAE. By hosting the first-ever Pair and Team competition, organizers have set the stage for increased awareness, participation, and development of poomsae beyond individual contests.

The event inspired many young athletes to explore team poomsae as a pathway to deepen their skills, build camaraderie, and experience the unique challenges of group performance. It also highlighted the importance of coaching, strategy, and collective practice in achieving excellence.

Community support was overwhelming, with families, coaches, and peers coming together to cheer on the competitors, fostering a strong support system that promises sustained growth for the sport.

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