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11/4/24, 10:01 AM 28 Universities and Distinguished Guests invited to attend the opening ceremony of the UAE University Games at Zayed Sports Ci…

28 Universities and Distinguished Guests invited to

attend the opening ceremony of the UAE University

Games at Zayed Sports City

By News Desk 1 November 1, 2024

Organized by the United Arab Emirates Sports Federation for School and University Education Institutions

(UAESUSF) and Abu Dhabi Entertainment Company (ADEC), the UAE University Games opening ceremony
will be held at Zayed Sports City on 5 November. The event, which features a draw for the first opponent of

each team participating, will be witnessed by 3,000 live spectators, including distinguished guests from
around the country.

In its inaugural season, the UAE University Games has registered 28 universities to participate, hailing from
around the country. Six tournaments are included for the first year, made up of men’s and women’s events in
football, basketball, and volleyball. During the opening ceremony, all 105 teams that have registered will learn

the opponent of their very first match-up will be against, bringing a burst of energy while the teams are
preparing while simultaneously setting the stage for future friendly rivalries. The ceremony, emceed by
Maitha Mohammed, will also include stunning entertainment featuring live performers and stunning digital

displays that will have the energy at its peak as the league gets underway. Attendees, who must be affiliated
with a participating institution, are also invited to join interactive kiosks before and after the ceremony itself.

Important announcements aimed at motivating the students participating in the games will be also on the
program. This will show the strengthened commitment of the project organizers to ensure that the
opportunities for sporting excellence are strengthened and grow.

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