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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
sports federations and local educational authorities.
The tournament primarily aims to discover athletically talented school students and
prepare them through national development programs designed to strengthen sports
teams and enhance the UAE's position in global sports platforms.

The finale of the second edition of the UAE School Games successfully concluded at the
Dubai Exhibition Center (DEC) in Expo City Dubai. The tournament was organized by the
Ministry of Sports and the UAE National Olympic Committee, in collaboration with the
Ministry of Education and various other sports federations and local educational authorities.

The closing ceremony was attended by H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports;
H.E. Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council; H.E. Ghanim Mubarak Al
Hajeri, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports; H.E. Mohammed Hamza Al Qassim,
Undersecretary of the Ministry of Education; H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum,
Assistant Undersecretary for Sports Development and Competitiveness at the Ministry of
Sports; H.E. Aisha Miran, Director General of Dubai's Knowledge and Human Development
Authority (KHDA), H.E. Dr. Huda Al Matroushi, President of the UAE Modern Pentathlon
Federation; H.E. Noura Al Jasmi, President of the UAE Badminton Federation.; along with
several presidents of national sports federations and officials from the nation's sports and
education sectors and related fields. During the ceremony, H.E. Al Falasi honored the 1,365
male and female students who emerged as victors in various competitions from among
2,686 finalists.

H.E. Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, Minister of Sports, emphasized the crucial role that the
UAE School Games Championship plays in shaping the future of sports in the country. His
Excellency stated:“It serves as a platform for identifying and nurturing young talent from an
early age. This initiative reflects our dedication to integrating sports into the school
environment, encouraging healthy competition, and instilling core values such as discipline,
teamwork, and national belonging in our youth. Throughout the championship, we have seen
remarkable examples of emerging talents that signal a bright future for Emirati sports.”

His Excellency further emphasized that the School Games reflect a comprehensive model of
collaboration between the sports and education sectors, aligning with the UAE's vision to
closely integrate athletics within the academic space. He said:“We are committed to
implementing systematic programs for talent identification in partnership with the UAE
National Olympic Committee. These efforts are central to achieving one of our key strategic
objectives-to have over 30 Emirati athletes compete in the Olympic Games by 2032. We are
already making strong progress toward achieving this ambition.”

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.

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