UAE School Golf Team Secures Triumph at World Championship in Morocco

Four young golfers represent the nation with distinction at the ISF World School Golf Championship, claiming team gold and three individual medals in Agadir

The UAE school golf team has returned from Morocco with a triumphant collection of medals, securing the team title at the ISF World School Golf Championship 2026 held at Golf de Tazegzout in Agadir from 2nd to 8th November. Against 103 competitors from 16 delegations, the UAE delegation finished atop the standings at 10-under-par, establishing themselves as the championship’s strongest collective force.

Aodhan Christopher Fitzgerald claimed individual glory in the boys’ under-15 category with a three-under-par performance, while Alexander Rushika brought home silver in the boys’ under-18 division at 10-under-par. Anuradha Chaudhuri secured bronze in the girls’ under-18 competition at three-over-par, with Leia Desiree MacCallum completing the four-member squad. The team’s two gold medals, one silver and one bronze reflect the calibre of young talent emerging within UAE golf.

Chinese Taipei and Morocco finished second and third respectively in the team standings, underlining the competitive nature of the international championship, which featured individual and team competitions across under-15 and under-18 categories across four rounds of 18 holes each.

The achievement was made possible through coordinated effort between the UAE School and University Sports Federation and the Emirates Golf Federation, which selected the players and provided technical support. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Under-Secretary for Sports Development and Competitiveness at the Ministry of Sports and President of the UAE School and University Sports Federation, led the delegation to Morocco.

The federation characterised the result as evidence of progress within UAE golf and a reflection of the nation’s commitment to nurturing young sporting talent. The partnership between the two federations demonstrates the importance of institutional collaboration in strengthening development pathways for emerging athletes, particularly at school level where foundational skills and competitive experience shape future champions.

What it means for Abu Dhabi

The success at the World School Golf Championship underscores the UAE’s expanding excellence across elite youth sport. As covered in recent visits by international sporting figures, the nation continues to attract world-class expertise and mentorship for its young athletes. This championship victory signals that investment in school-level sports infrastructure and coaching is yielding tangible results on the international stage.

For Abu Dhabi specifically, the achievement reinforces the emirate’s position as a centre for sporting development and excellence. The coordinated approach between national sports institutions reflects broader strategies to identify and nurture talent from school age onwards, ensuring that young athletes receive the technical support and competitive opportunities necessary to excel at the highest levels.

Source: WAM