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Accolades and financial rewards were further distributed to 116 players,
along with 12 coaches, 11 administrators, 10 heads of delegations and 3
referees.
This annual ceremony featured the participation of Ahmad Belhoul Al
Falasi, Minister of Education and Chairman of the GAS, and Saeed Abdul
Ghaffar Hussain, Director-General of the GAS, as well as several officials
and representatives from the sports sector.
Al Falasi expressed his gratitude to the UAE leadership for the support
provided to grow the sports sector and empower the nation’s youth to excel
in the field.
He highlighted key and innovative initiatives that help drive the sector,
including the National Sports Strategy 2031, the country’s first
comprehensive sports sector strategy, which includes 17 ambitious projects
aimed at enhancing the UAE’s sports’ global presence.
Al Falasi added, “The impressive accomplishments of the country’s youth
serve as a testament to the constant progress of UAE sports, which is a
result of the concerted efforts of our partners in the sports sector. These
efforts are aimed at achieving national objectives and supporting sporting
successes.”
The UAE Jiu-jitsu Federation secured the top spot on the list of 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 prize, with the paralympic athletes Mohamed Alhammadi and Abdulla
Sultan Alaryani recognised as world-record holders, earning them special
recognition and financial rewards. (ANI/WAM)

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