Page 13 - GAS PR REPORT - December 2023

Press Release

He further added: “The impressive accomplishments of the country’s youth serve as a testament
to the constant progress of the UAE sports, which is a result of the concerted efforts of the partners
in the sports sector in the country. These efforts are aimed at achieving national objectives and
supporting sporting successes. In order to advance UAE sport in the future, we will continue
launching a number of innovative projects and initiatives under the National Sports Strategy
2031.”

Additionally, HE expressed his delight in the athletes’ accomplishments and stated that he is proud
to recognise those who transformed aspirations and goals into reality, significantly boosting the
competitiveness of the UAE in the world of sports.

The ceremony further witnessed honouring 152 athletes from 10 sports federations who secured
over 140 gold, silver, and bronze medals at various international, continental and regional
competitions during 2022. Accolades and financial rewards were further distributed to 116 players
along with 12 coaches, 11 administrators, 10 heads of delegations and 3 referees.

The UAE Jiujitsu Federation has secured the top spot among the list of the most achieving
federations in 2022 with 41 world medals comprising 17 gold, 13 silver and 11 bronze medals.
Meanwhile, the National Paralympic Committee earned the largest share of the value of the prize,
with the paralympic athletic player Mohamed al-Hammadi and paralympic shooting player
Abdullah Sultan al-Aryani being recognised as world record holders with special honouring and
exceptional financial rewards.

The list of honourees at the sporting achievers of the year 2022 included the federations of
bodybuilding, fitness, Jiujitsu, bicycles, shooting, sailing, rowing, equestrian, Muay Thai,
kickboxing, judo, karate and the National Paralympic Committee. It additionally included referees
– Abdulaziz Ali Al Hammadi and Abdulaziz Yousef al Obaidli, the referees of Muay Thai and
Kick Boxing, and Mohamed Salem Al Mehri of the UAE Federation for Body Building and
Fitness.

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