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Press Release

H.E. Suhail bin Butti reviews University of Sharjah’s

preparations for 2025 FISU University World Cup Football

H.E. praised the Minister of Sports for supporting Emiratis’ participation in

international competitions

United Arab Emirates, 14 September 2025- His Excellency Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al
Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary for Sports Development and Competitiveness at the Ministry

of Sports and President of the UAE School and University Sports Federation (UAESUSF), paid a
visit to the University of Sharjah’s football team and inspected their training session. The visit
comes as the team prepares for the 2025 FISU University World Cup Football, scheduled to be
held in Dalian, China, from September 17 to 28, under the supervision of the International
University Sports Federation (FISU).

During the visit, His Excellency met with the players, as well as the technical and administrative
staff, to review the UAE team’s preparations for this international tournament, which will feature
16 national teams competing over the course of a week. H.E. encouraged the players to perform at
their highest level and aim for excellence while demonstrating the spirit of sportsmanship that

defines the country's youth.

H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti highlighted that the team’s participation underscores the Ministry of
Sports’ continued commitment to supporting student athletes, under the leadership of His
Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports. H.E. commended the Minister’s
dedicated efforts to promote university sports and strengthen communication between Emirati
youth and their peers from around the world by encouraging their involvement in international
competitions, in line with the directives of the UAE’s wise leadership.

His Excellency expressed great confidence in the University of Sharjah players, highlighting their

capabilities and strong potential to represent the UAE on the international stage. The team had
secured first place in the latest edition of the University Games, organised by UAESUSF. H.E.
stated: “The UAE team’s participation highlights the country’s dedication to engaging its youth on
global platforms. More than just a championship, this event represents the fundamental values
upheld by FISU: excellence, respect, teamwork, and appreciation for academic and cultural
diversity.”