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UAE School Games Finals

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UAE School Games Finals Kick Off Today With Table Tennis And Girls’ Football

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By Editor_wr On May 21, 2025

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The UAE School Games 2025 finale officially commenced today, attracting widespread participation from 2,686 students representing 875 schools.
Held from May 20 to 24, this national-level event features 12 key sports categories, including football, swimming, athletics, judo, taekwondo, jiu-jitsu,
archery, fencing, badminton, laser shooting, table tennis, and chess.

The finals officially began at 10:00 AM today, with the table tennis competitions and the Girls’ football Matches taking place at Dubai Sports City.
Swimming events are scheduled for tomorrow at the main pool of Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai, starting at 9:00 AM. These events will include
short-distance, mid-distance, and relay races to determine the champions of this year’s edition.

Athletic competitions will take place on May 22 at the track and field facility of James Modern Academy in Dubai, featuring various short, middle, and
long-distance races, along with jumping and throwing events. The finals for the remaining nine sports categories will occur on May 24 at the North
Halls of the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City. The closing ceremony and awards presentation will be held at 6 PM on the same day, attended by
prominent sports figures, representatives of partners, and student parents.

His Excellency Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary for Sports Development and Competitiveness at the Ministry of Sports
and Chairman of the UAE Sports Federation for School and University Institutions, highlighted the remarkable success of the latest edition of the UAE
School Games Championship, exemplified by the widespread participation of both students and schools. A total of 4,696 students, including 3,036
boys and 1,660 girls from 875 schools across the Emirates, participated in the event, showcasing the UAE’s strong commitment to enhancing the
school sports sector through early talent identification and training.

His Excellency further stated: “The School Games play a critical role in nurturing future champions, and empowering Emirati athletes to shine on the
world stage, achieving great success at the Olympics, as well as various continental and international levels. Such tournaments also help foster a
culture of sports within the community by inspiring young people to lead a healthy and active lifestyle. This year’s edition, in particular, has truly lived
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