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Press Release

Under the Patronage of His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi,

Minister of Sports

Second edition of UAE School Games to kick off in January

with participation of thousands of students from across UAE

UAE, Tuesday, 14 January 2025- Under the patronage of His Excellency Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al
Falasi, Minister of Sports, the second edition of the UAE School Games for the 2024-2025 season
is set to kick-off in the last week of January 2025, congregating students from both public and
private schools across the nation.

This high-level school sports competition highlights the UAE’s commitment to discovering and
nurturing exceptional athletic talent, while also encouraging the broader development of sports
across the country. Designed to inspire youth to embrace active and healthy lifestyles, the UAE
School Games play a crucial role in increasing sports participation nationwide.

The event will be organised by the UAE Sports Federation for the Institutions of School and
University Education, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports, the UAE National Olympic
Committee, the Ministry of Education, and key partners from the country’s sports and education

sectors. It will feature 12 sports, including football, swimming, athletics, judo, taekwondo, jiu-
jitsu, archery, fencing, badminton, and shooting. This year, the championship will include table
tennis and chess for the first time, following a survey conducted by the UAE Sports Federation for
School and University Education Institutions among participating schools. Furthermore, expanded
age categories will ensure broader student participation across all levels.

His Excellency Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Secretary-General of the UAE Sports
Federation for the Institutions of School and University Education, said: “The School Games

exemplify the Ministry of Sports’ dedication to fostering sports as a strong foundation for
developing national athletes. It plays a crucial role in achieving the objectives outlined in the