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Al-Awani stressed that the great progress achieved by UAE sport with the support of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed
bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, extended to include all fields and levels, until the

Emirates became the first and preferred destination for international sports federations and institutions in light of its
advanced sports infrastructure. and integrated, which indicates that wise leadership puts sports and athletes in mind.

He added: “The capital, Abu Dhabi, has become the capital of international sports and a platform for meeting the
champions and the elite of the world’s athletes. It has also contributed greatly to the development and spread of many
sports and games not only in the UAE but all over the world, noting that the renaissance of UAE sport has become a
difficult figure in all forums.” International, with its achievements and hosting of the most prominent and important

major events, and recently in the capital, Abu Dhabi, the Club World Cup for the fifth time in its history, preceded by
the Formula 1 Grand Prix, the World Jiu-Jitsu Championship, the World Games of the Special Olympics, and the Asian

Cup, all of which confirm that the UAE sport is capable of giving and excellence.

Al-Awani continued: Community sports witnessed a qualitative leap and a significant increase in the level of

community participation and interaction with all races and activities, believing in the vision of His Highness, his
unlimited support and great encouragement on the importance of sport in society. The path of fathers and grandfathers
is one of the most important events in society and an integral part of the journey of progress and success in light of His
Highness’s continuous support and great interest in supporting and instilling the concepts of the national heritage in the

conscience of the present generations.

His Excellency Saeed Hareb, Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council, considered that His Highness Sheikh

Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, combines the qualities of leadership and
example, and has always worked for the advancement of the nation and the enhancement of its gains in all fields,
including the sports field, which witnessed thanks to the support of His Highness’ patronage to achieve many

achievements that cemented the status of the state at the global level and enabled the people of the country to achieve
sporting achievements at the level of competition, organization, and the creation of the sports future regionally,
continentally and globally.

He said: “Despite his constant concerns, His Highness was keen to be present in sports tournaments for support and
encouragement. His Highness is also keen to receive the athletes and their families to thank them for the honorable
representation of the country, support them and honor them for their achievements.”

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