The Organizing Committee of the University Games, organized by the Abu Dhabi Entertainment Company (ADEC) in cooperation with the Ministry of Sports and the Emirates Federation of School and University Education Institutions, with the participation of 1,585 athletes, announced next January 13 as the date for the resumption of the events that had been suspended due to the winter vacation.
The tournament’s competitions are divided into three main regions – Western, Central and Eastern, and include football, basketball and volleyball, and will conclude next March.
The organizing committee of the event said in a press statement: “The University Games represent a new step in the field of university sports and are in line with the UAE National Sports Strategy 2031. This strategy aims to enhance community participation in sports, develop sports competition platforms, and improve the performance of professional athletes, while achieving a balance Between sports, culture and education, it also focuses on spreading sports ethics and good governance, discovering talents early, and opening paths that enable them to excel in the sports field.”
For her part, Noura Al Hammadi, General Manager of Abu Dhabi Entertainment Company (ADEC), said: “This initiative goes beyond being a sports tournament; it is a celebration of the capabilities of young people and evidence of the UAE’s position as a global destination for sporting events. We are proud to provide support to young athletes to achieve their fullest potential, while emphasizing However, this event will leave a lasting legacy for future generations.”
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