UAE, Dubai, September 3, 2015: The line-up for the grand final of the Fazza Summer Youlah Championship for Juniors 2015, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and organized by Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC), has been completed following the announcement of results of the second semi-final held yesterday.

Saud Khaled Fulath from Dubai and Abdullah Suhail Al Ketbi from Al Ain clinched the top two spots in the second semi-final to qualify for the tournament final, where they will compete alongside Saud Mohammed Al Hairi and Saif Suhail Al Samahy from Fujairah, winners of the first semi-final. The finals of the Fazza Summer Youlah Championship for Juniors 2015 will take place on Friday, 4 September 2015, at the Dubai Festival City Mall.

Competitions in the second semi-final began amid loud cheers from the spectators and in the presence of Souad Ibrahim Darwish, Director of Fazza Championships at HHC, and a number of senior HHC officials. The semi-final witnessed strong competition between 5 participants, namely Mohammed Hamad Al Ketbi, Abdul Salam Abdul-Razzaq Al-Dulaimi, and Saeed Mohammed Al Ketbi Huwaidin, besides eventual winners Saud Khaled Fulath and Abdullah Suhail Al Ketbi.

"All the participants are heroes"

Expressing her happiness at the outstanding level of performance in the semi-finals, Souad Ibrahim Darwish said: "All the yaweels performed splendidly in the semi-finals with the most skilled and creative among them qualifying for the final, which promises to be another terrific contest. The contestants who made it through to the final include former champions as well as first-time participants who have surprised one and all with their superlative performances.

We consider all the yaweels who joined us this season as champions, and we thank them for their participation and the considerable effort they have made to practice and train for this tournament. For those participants who were unable to get past the preliminary rounds, I would urge them to consider their experience at this tournament as a first step towards success. I congratulate all the participants who came from all over the UAE and other GCC States to take part in this important annual event which has reached its tenth year with the support of parents, the commitment of these young boys and their determination to develop their skills and maintain their attachment to their heritage," she added.

The mother of Saud Khaled Fulath, who won first place in the second semi-final, couldnt hide her delight at her sons qualification to the final. She said: "My son has been passionate about youlah since he was three years old and with the support of his father he was able to hone his skills and win top ranks in the Fazza 'School Youlah' Championship before going on to win the eighth edition of Fazza Summer Youlah Championship for Juniors. I am very proud of him for having reached the finals once again, and regardless of whether or not he wins the tournament this year, he will always be a champion to me.