Laila al Najjar honours shooting champions

MUSCAT, NOV 1
Dr Laila bint Ahmed al Najjar, Minister of Social Development, honoured the winners of the 2026 Women’s Shooting Championship and Youth Heavy Weapons Championship during the closing ceremony held at Action Point shooting range on Sunday evening.
The ceremony was attended by Brigadier Jamal bin Said al Tai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Oman Automobile Association, alongside officials and representatives of the supporting organisations.
Following the arrival of the patron, a visual presentation reviewed the details of the three rounds of the championships, highlighting the competition stages and the technical arrangements.

The women’s championship featured two categories, pistol and rifle, with three winners recognised in each event.
In the women’s pistol competition, Alia bint al Ruwais al Amri claimed first place, followed by Muzna bint Khamis al Balushi in second and Amal bint Abdullah al Balushi in third.
In the rifle competition, Bushra bint Saleh al Hooti secured first place, while Amal bint Abdullah al Balushi finished second and Muzna bint Khamis al Balushi took third.

In the youth heavy weapons championship, Faisal bin Ali al Jabri topped the standings, followed by Said bin Muslim al Sarihi in second place and Mohammed bin Nasser al Najidi in third. Salim bin Humaid al Nueimi finished fourth, while Auf bin Khasib al Aufi took fifth place.
The championships were organised by the Oman Shooting Club at Action Point in cooperation with the Oman Automobile Association.
The technical format for the youth heavy weapons event allowed participants aged 16 and above to compete using rifles of 5.56mm (.223) and 7.62mm (.308) calibres, equipped with scopes and rests.

Competitors fired eight rounds, comprising two practice shots and six scored shots, with shooting conducted from a seated position. Club ammunition was used to ensure consistency and fairness among participants.
The women’s competitions featured two categories, pistol and rifle, with participants relying on balance, concentration and precise control in the pistol event, while the rifle competition focused on stability and proper positioning to ensure accuracy.
The championships coincided with the celebrations of Omani Women Day and Omani Youth Day, highlighting the importance of providing opportunities for women and young people to participate in shooting sports, develop their skills and showcase their abilities in a competitive environment.

During the ceremony, the organisers honoured the sponsors in recognition of their contribution to the success of the two championships. The honoured organisations included National Bank of Oman, Platinum Shield United and Dhofar Insurance.
Social media influencer Aisha al Shidi was also honoured in recognition of her contribution to supporting and promoting the championships.