Sheikh Sultan bin Khalifa bin Sultan bin Shakhbout Al Nahyan, President of the Emirates Electronic Sports Federation, praised the success achieved by the Special Olympics UAE Games, which were held in their first edition last June with the participation of more than 600 male and female players who represented various clubs and centers in the country..
He said, “The first edition of this unique initiative presented us with many brilliant players from people of determination with disabilities and mental and developmental challenges, and inspiring models in overcoming obstacles with will and challenge.”“
Sheikh Abdullah bin Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, President of the Emirates Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, also congratulated the success of the Special Olympics Foundation in organizing the first edition of the event..
He stressed that the event coincided with the distinguished and sustainable successes achieved by the UAE Special Olympics Foundation in supporting people of determination to practice sports, in a sporting and societal step that carries many connotations..
For his part, His Excellency Ghanem Mubarak Al Hajri, Director General of the General Sports Authority, explained that organizing the event in its first edition reflects the directions of the National Sports Strategy 2031 aimed at promoting the practice of sports for various members of society, especially people of determination, and that the success of the event represents a qualitative leap towards empowering people of determination. And providing appropriate opportunities for them to effectively participate in sports activities at the local and international levels.
For his part, His Excellency Major General Ismail Al Gergawi, President of the UAE and Arab Basketball Federations, stressed that choosing basketball as one of the main competitions in the games contributed to supporting this game locally. He appreciated the positive participation of people of determination and their social integration during the tournament, which gave them the opportunity to practice the sport successfully..
His Excellency Mohammed Sheliwih Khalifa Al Qubaisi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the UAE Bowling Federation, extended his greetings and appreciation to the UAE Special Olympics Foundation for the success of the event, explaining that the UAE Bowling Federation signed a partnership agreement during the UAE Games with the UAE Special Olympics Foundation, wishing to continue the path of excellence and achievement..
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