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5/27/25, 8:55 AM Second edition of UAE School Games concludes, honouring 1,365 male and female student winners across 12 sports categories - …
His Excellency expressed his gratitude to all partners, including educational and sports
organizations, as well as parents, for their vital role in the championship’s success. He

conveyed pride in the achievements made so 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 to empower young athletes to strengthen national teams

and play a key role in advancing the National Sports Strategy 2031 objectives.

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