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5/22/25, 8:30 AM UAE School Games Finals kick off today with table tennis and girls' football competitions

UAE School Games Finals kick off today with table tennis and girls' football competitions

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.

· 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.
UAE, Tuesday 20 May 2025-

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
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