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5/22/25, 8:29 AM UAE School Games 2025 begins with table tennis and soccer competitions
He 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 up to our expectations, due to impressive participation and the strong spirit of competition
displayed by the students.

“As the finals commence, the nation’s most talented young athletes will compete for the top spots and a chance to win gold, silver, and
bronze medals.”

The annual School Games Championship is organised by the UAE Sports Federation for schools and University Institutions in
collaboration with the Ministry of Sports, the Ministry of Education, the National Olympic Committee, and several sports federations and
educational bodies.

This strategic collaboration reflects ongoing cooperation between the sports and education sectors to support emerging athletic talents and
achieve the goals of the ‘National Sports Strategy 2031’, which aims to increase the number of Emirati athletes qualifying for successive
Olympic Games, with an ambitious target of more than 30 athletes set for the 2032 Olympics.

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