This morning, the New Administrative Capital in Cairo witnessed the launch of the ninth edition of the Zayed Charity Race under the patronage of His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, in a dazzling humanitarian sporting spectacle, where the race enjoyed the participation of more than 50,000 male and female contestants from various age groups, who set out on a busy path. With energy and determination, he extended a distance of 10 kilometers from in front of the iconic tower to the Al-Fattah Al-Aleem Mosque, and his total prizes reached 20 million Egyptian pounds, in addition to 200 trips. A double Umrah, and its proceeds were allocated to the Children’s Cancer Hospital (57357) in Cairo, in line with its charitable and humanitarian goals..
The race was attended and participated in by His Excellency Dr. Sultan Saif Al Neyadi, Minister of State for Youth Affairs, and His Excellency Dr. Ashraf Sobhi, Egyptian Minister of Youth and Sports. The starting signal was given by His Excellency Mohammed Hilal Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the race, His Excellency Maryam Al Kaabi, UAE Ambassador to the Arab Republic of Egypt, and His Excellency Arif Hamad. Al Awani, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and His Excellency Rashid Mubarak Al Mansouri, Secretary General of the Emirates Red Crescent.
The first place for the men’s 10 km race was won by Yasser Al Shashoui from Morocco, representing the Emirates Red Crescent. Second place was taken by Ismail Al Khorshi from Morocco, while third place was won by Salem Mohammed Salem..
In the women’s 10 km category, first place was won by Wafa Zarul, second place was won by Yusra Nasour, and third place was won by Amna Bakhit..
In the Paralympic category for the speed chair for a distance of 4 km, Islam Abu Ali won first place, and in the Paralympic category for the pedal chair, Haitham Adel won first place..
His Excellency Dr. Sultan Saif Al Neyadi praised the Emirati-Egyptian relations, and said that the Zayed Charity Race is one of the valuable charitable initiatives offered by the UAE to all brothers and friends, as it bears a name dear to everyone’s hearts, and overflows with its goodness to every place it reaches, indicating that he was keen to Participating in the ninth edition of the Zayed Charity Race in Cairo out of his belief in the noble values that the race symbolizes, and his conviction of the importance of sport in adopting a healthy lifestyle..
His Excellency expressed his happiness at the large turnout from various groups, men, women, youth, girls, and children, which reflects everyone’s keenness to participate in charitable work, which is a message adopted by the UAE and its wise leadership to support goodness, peace, and love, and to endorse the principles of giving, tolerance, and coexistence..
His Excellency Dr. Ashraf Sobhi stressed that the Zayed Charity Race goes beyond the idea of sports to be a bridge of cooperation between Egypt and the Emirates, and a model to be emulated in charitable and humanitarian work, pointing out that the race that was launched in Egypt in 2014 is proceeding with stability, strength, and success in its charitable path and achieving its humanitarian goals. It consolidates his prestigious position among all segments of the Egyptian people who wait for him every year to participate in it, support charitable projects, and emphasize their love for the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and to the leadership and people of the UAE.
His Excellency expressed his happiness with the wide participation from all segments of the Egyptian people, from the sporting brothers in the Emirates, and a number of Arab and African countries, noting that this great turnout in participation, exceeding 50,000 competitors, including straights, people of determination, amateurs and professionals, confirms that the race’s charitable message has been conveyed. To all segments of society.
His Excellency Mohammed Hilal Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Race’s Supreme Organizing Committee, said that the Zayed Charity Race is a true embodiment of the values instilled in our souls by the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, “may God have mercy on him,” of generosity and humanity, and this year was special by all standards. We witnessed a celebration from all segments of society in the administrative capital of the sisterly Arab Republic of Egypt, with an unprecedented number of contestants exceeding 50 thousand contestants, who gathered together. For a noble goal that touches everyone’s hearts.
He added: We saw different age groups and abilities unite on this occasion, with the aim of making a real difference in the lives of others, stressing that the Zayed Charity Race continues to promote the values of unity and solidarity, and will remain one of the most prominent events that support charitable work in the Emirates, Egypt and the United States of America..
Al Kaabi said that collecting donations for the 57357 Children’s Cancer Hospital reflects the great legacy of this race, not only in its positive impact on the lives of those who benefit from the support, but also in the strong message it sends about what can be achieved when we are united, and this year’s success answers the question “ “Why does the Zayed Charity Race remain a symbol of hope and giving?”, expressing feelings of pride to be part of this distinguished humanitarian journey and initiative..
His Excellency Arif Hamad Al Awani, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, expressed his great pride in the success of the ninth edition of the Zayed Charity Race, noting that the event reflects the humanitarian spirit and noble values that the UAE follows in supporting charitable and humanitarian initiatives around the world..
Al-Awani stressed that the race witnessed wide public participation and a remarkable presence from various ages and categories, which reflects the great interaction with its lofty message of spreading the values of giving, solidarity and tolerance. He said that the success of the ninth edition reflects the depth of the relationship between the Emirates and Egypt, and everyone’s commitment to achieving the noble goals of the race that go beyond sports. To reach out to support communities.
He pointed out that allocating the proceeds from the race to support Children’s Cancer Hospital 57357 represents a practical model of the concept of sports for good, and emphasizes the importance of teamwork in making a positive change in the lives of children and their families..
Al-Awani praised the great organizational efforts that contributed to the success of this distinguished event, praising the fruitful cooperation between all parties to achieve the humanitarian goals of the race..
Dr. Sherif Abu Al-Naga, Executive Director of Hospital (75375), praised the role of the UAE’s wise leadership in supporting charitable and humanitarian projects around the world, and the great legacy of the late Sheikh Raid bin Sultan Al Nahyan, “may God rest his soul,” in helping those in need, noting that Zayed’s race Al-Khairi contributed to the first construction phase of the hospital during its first edition, which was held in Egypt in 2014, with revenues amounting to 15.8 million. Dollars, and now he is contributing to the expansion phase in order to provide his services to larger numbers of children with cancer from Egypt and various Arab countries, pointing also to other Emirati contributions that included purchasing many advanced devices to diagnose and treat delicate conditions..
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