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Emirates Commission for Elite and High-Level Sport, the project of transformation of sports federations.”
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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