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11/24/25, 3:01 PM Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University Successfully Concludes The“Run & Ride Competition” As Part Of The“Tomorrow Run &…

The event brought together families and sports enthusiasts in a vibrant
community atmosphere full of energy and challenge

Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University (HBMSU) successfully concluded
the“Run & Ride Competition,” held under the patronage of Dubai Duty Free, as
part of the fourth edition of the“Tomorrow Run & Ride” event. The competition was

organized in coordination with the Dubai Sports, within the Dubai Fitness
Challenge 2025 - the pioneering initiative launched by H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin
Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime
Minister, Minister of Defence, and President of the University - to promote a
culture of fitness and activity within the community.

The event, held at the University campus in Dubai Academic City, witnessed wide
participation from various age groups and segments, bringing together families,
children, and sports enthusiasts in a lively, community-driven atmosphere filled
with excitement and positive engagement.

The competition featured an 18-kilometer duathlon for men and women within two
age categories: 16–25 and 26–45 years. The“Tomorrow Run & Ride” event also
included a series of challenges, such as a 4-kilometer fun run, a cycling race for
children under 12, and a 14-kilometer cycling challenge.

Winners of the“Run & Ride Competition” were awarded medals, trophies, cash

prizes, and sports gifts. The results were as follows:
Category One: First place – Sultan Jamal, Second place – Abdullah Al Ali,
Third place – Sultan Mubarak.
Category Two: First place – Mohamed Nour Al Din, Second place – Momen
Nasr, Third place – Lee Eaaon.

Ramesh Cidambi, Managing Director of Dubai Duty Free, said:“We were proud to
partner with Hamdan Bin Mohammed Smart University in successfully delivering
The Run and Ride Competition as part of the Tomorrow Run & Ride initiative. The
event truly reflected Dubai Duty Free's values of collaboration and community
engagement. It was especially rewarding to see such strong participation not only

from the wider community but also from our own DDF staff. Being part of an
initiative that supports Dubai's vision of a healthier, more active society reinforces
our ongoing commitment to wellbeing and positive community involvement.”

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