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5/26/25, 11:57 AM Second edition of UAE School Games concludes, honouring 1,365 male and female student winners across 12 sports categories -…

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.

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-

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