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UAE School Games Finals kick off today with table tennis

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H.E. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum highlighted the School Games Championship’s role as a platform for nurturing champions and
promoting community sports, led by record participation and robust competition.

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2,686 students from 875 schools qualified for the final stage of the School Games Championship, which will be held in Dubai from May
20 to 24.

A total of 4,696 students, including 3,036 boys and 1,660 girls, participated in the event’s latest edition, marking the highest student
turnout in the School Games project’s history.

The event witnessed intense competition for the top three spots across 12 key sports events, in a vibrant atmosphere, reflecting the
UAE’s commitment to developing school-level sports and empowering talents.

The UAE School Games 2025 finale officially commenced today, attracting widespread participation from 2,686 students representing 875
schools. Held from May 20 to 24, this national-level event features 12 key sports categories, including football, swimming, athletics,
judo, taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, archery, fencing, badminton, laser shooting, table tennis, and chess.

The finals officially began at 10:00 AM today, with the table tennis competitions and the Girls’ football Matches taking place at Dubai
Sports City. Swimming events are scheduled for tomorrow at the main pool of Hamdan Sports Complex in Dubai, starting at 9:00 AM.
These events will include short-distance, mid-distance, and relay races to determine the champions of this year’s edition.

Athletic competitions will take place on May 22 at the track and field facility of James Modern Academy in Dubai, featuring various short,
middle, and long-distance races, along with jumping and throwing events. The finals for the remaining nine sports categories will occur
on May 24 at the North Halls of the Dubai Exhibition Centre, Expo City. The closing ceremony and awards presentation will be held at 6
PM on the same day, attended by prominent sports figures, representatives of partners, and student parents.

His Excellency Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Assistant Undersecretary for Sports Development and Competitiveness at the Ministry
of Sports and Chairman of the UAE Sports Federation for School and University Institutions, highlighted the remarkable success of the
latest edition of the UAE School Games Championship, exemplified by the widespread participation of both students and schools. A total
of 4,696 students, including 3,036 boys and 1,660 girls from 875 schools across the Emirates, participated in the event, showcasing the
UAE’s strong commitment to enhancing the school sports sector through early talent identification and training.

His Excellency 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

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