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Syria’s Helice shooting champions crowned in Saydnaya

25 October 2026Sayd
Three medallists holding trophies and medals on the championship podium in Saydnaya.
Winners on the podium in Saydnaya.

Thirty shooters competed in Classes A and B and the team event, with Assistant Minister Jamal al-Sharif in attendance

Held under the patronage of Syria’s Ministry of Sports and Youth, the National Helice Shooting Championship concluded at the Saydnaya Shooting, Equestrian and Hunting Club in rural Damascus on Saturday, 24 October 2026. Assistant Minister Jamal al-Sharif attended the event.

The championship took place on 23–24 October with 30 shooters, under the supervision of the Syrian Arab Shooting Federation and in cooperation with Saydnaya City Council and Ultra Medica Pharmaceutical Industries. Competition covered Classes A and B, alongside the team standings.

Medallists and guests at the closing ceremony of the Syrian Republic Helice Shooting Championship in Saydnaya.
Medallists and guests at the closing ceremony.

Individual results

Ahmad Barqawi won Class A, ahead of Elie Farah in second and Walid Hajij in third. In Class B, labelled “Junior” in the club’s statement, Rateb Hannoun finished first, Alan Andraos second and Zuhair Ajaj third.

Team standings and a youngest-participant honour

Walid Hajij, Elias Haddad and Maarouf Mawsili topped the team standings. Elie Farah, Shadi Rammah and Razzouk Kalash placed second, followed by Khalil Qazaq, Safwan Tayara and Melhem Qazaq in third.

At the closing ceremony, Jamal al-Sharif honoured Adam Moussa as the championship’s youngest participant.

Photographs: Saydnaya Shooting and Hunting Club.