Yesterday, the International Paralympic Committee discussed with the UAE delegation participating in the 17th Paralympic Games “Paris 2024” ways of joint cooperation and future areas of interest in the sports of people of determination in the world, for which the UAE is a pioneering country in the region. The International Paralympic Committee praised the efforts of the UAE, as it is one of the largest countries supporting the sports of people of determination.
The meeting, held in the French capital, Paris, was attended by the President of the International Paralympic Committee, Andrew Parsons, while the UAE delegation was headed, on behalf of Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, by Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the Sports Development Sector at the General Authority of Sports.
The UAE delegation included Majid Al-Osaimi, member of the International Paralympic Committee, President of the Asian Paralympic Committee, and member of the National Paralympic Committee, and Dhiban Al-Muhairi, Secretary-General of the National Paralympic Committee and Director of the Mission.
Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum expressed the UAE’s welcome to the prospects of joint cooperation with the International Committee, and its readiness to implement any future initiatives that enhance interest in sports for people of determination.
He praised the efforts made by the International Paralympic Committee, which were crowned with success, represented by the Paralympic Games “Paris 2024”, which is a distinctive edition in the history of the Paralympic Games.
Dhiban Al Muhairi stressed that the meeting was fruitful and full of constructive Emirati initiatives towards the international Paralympic movement.
He said: “The President of the Paralympic Committee listened to the ideas that could support the efforts of the Games for People of Determination, especially those related to the use of modern technology and artificial intelligence.”
On another note, today Abdullah Al Aryani and Obaid Al Dahmani will participate in the shooting competitions, specifically the qualifiers for the 10-meter standing air rifle competition, while the finals will be held in the evening.
In cycling, Ahmed Al-Badawi will compete in the 4000-meter individual race qualifiers, while the finals will be held in the evening.
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