The national team arrived in the United Arab Emirates on January 13, 2024, for the Sprint and Olympic distance race. The Sprint consists of a 750-meter swim, followed by a 20 km bike ride and a 5 km run, while the Olympic distance is a multiplier of the Sprint.
Coach Mohammed Hafiz selected 9 players for the national team, with Rayan Alkuwatir, Abdullah Althaibi, and Ibrahim Alzaidi participating in the Olympic distance. In the Sprint, Abdullah Alireza, Muktar Hasan, Adam Alshibli, Mutaz Al-Sahimi, Madawi Mewali, and Rawaa Basha competed.
The national team,achieved the top three positions in Ras Al Khaimah race. Team captain Rayan Alkuwatir won a silver medal overall, and player Ibrahim Alzaidi secured the second place silver medal in the 19-29 age group for the Olympic distance.
Abdullah Alireza won a silver medal, and Madawi Mewali won a bronze medal in the 30-34 age group for the Sprint distance.
Adam Alshibli won a bronze medal in the 18 and under Sprint category
while Rawaa Basha secured the second place silver medal in the 18-29 age group for the Sprint distance.
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