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Press Release

far and emphasized the importance of continued efforts to establish school sports as a strong foundation for

the long-term development of athletes. He noted that this ongoing dedication is essential for cultivating a new

generation of athletes who will enhance the UAE’s standing in the international sports arena.

The finals showcased intense competition among students aged 9 to 17, representing 875 schools from various

emirates across the UAE. Participants competed in 12 sports disciplines, including athletics, swimming, fencing,

badminton, judo, taekwondo, archery, football, jiu-jitsu, shooting, chess, and table tennis.

The competition concluded with a celebratory awards ceremony, honoring the top three performers in each

sport. A total of 1,365 students received gold, silver, and bronze medals in recognition of their outstanding

achievements.

The UAE School Games welcomes participation from both public and private schools across the country. It is

held in three stages. The first stage occurs within schools, where students engage in training and compete in
various sports. The second stage takes place at the emirate level, where schools compete locally within their

respective emirates. The final stage is when top-performing students from each emirate come together to

compete for medals, ultimately determining the championship winners.

Medal winners from the School Games Championship in selected sports are then invited to take part in athlete
assessment and development programs organized by the Emirates Committee for Elite and High-Level Sports.

These evaluations aim to assess the athlete's speed, strength, endurance, potential, and physical characteristics

such as height and weight. Based on the results, athletes receive customized training and educational programs

to support their development. The Committee, in collaboration with the relevant national sports federations,

continually monitors each athlete's progress with the goal of preparing them to represent the UAE in

international and Olympic competitions.

The primary goal of the School Games is to discover and nurture sporting talent within UAE schools, creating

skilled athletes through training and development programs led by the Ministry of Sports. This initiative aims

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