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