Taiwan’s Ko soars to victory at 4th Dubai Masters RC Championship

Gulf Today, Sports Reporter

Taiwan’s Kenny Ko was crowned champion at the fourth edition of the Dubai Masters RC Championship.

The championship for RC Aircraft was held under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai.

The championship witnessed remarkable organizational success, reaching its peak during the final round.

The competition saw a reshuffling of the rankings, except for the champion, Ko, who delivered an unparalleled performance among the world's best aviators, securing the top spot and deserving the championship's gold medal along with a cash prize of $7,000.

Thailand’s Vava Skarin claimed the second position, earning the silver medal and a prize of $5,500, followed by his compatriot Kimbo Noi, who secured the bronze medal and a prize of $3,500.

France’s Duncan Bosson finished fourth, receiving a bronze medal and a prize of $2,000, while American aviator Nicholas Maxwell finished fifth.

Nasser Hamouda Al Neyadi, President of the Emirates Aerosports Federation, expressed his thanks and gratitude to Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, for his unwavering support.

Neyadi gave away the prizes in the presence of Yousef Hassan Al Hammadi, Vice President of the Emirates Aerosport Federation, and Mohammed Yousef, Secretary General, Tariq Al Saadi, the championship director, Ahmed Al Jenaibi from the Dubai Sports Council's Sports Events Management, and Nour Hakimi, President of the Aerosports Federation.

The closing ceremony also included honoring veteran Emirati aviators, including Suleiman Al Awadi, Ahmed Nasser, Ali Nasser, and Maria Ahmed Nasser, along with the President of the Malaysian Aerosports Federation.

Hammadi, Director of the Organizing Committee, praised the cooperation of the supporting entities for the event, especially Sky Hub RC Club, Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Roads and Transport Authority, and Dubai Municipality, along with Dubai Ambulance.

Hammadi commended the efforts of the working committees, particularly Tariq Al Saadi, the championship director, Abdullah Murad, a board member of the federation, and all those who supported the championship, both organizations and individuals.

Youssef stated that the federation is considering establishing the championship at its current location, which provides participants pilots with much freedom of movement and maneuverability, allowing for creativity in takeoff, flight, and landing.