The inaugural UAE Games for People of Determination will take place in two events over the coming months
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Special Olympics UAE has officially launched the inaugural UAE Games, which will see over 1,000 athletes with intellectual and developmental disabilities, students of determination, unified partners, coaches and technical staff and supervisory teams.
Taking place over two different dates at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC Abu Dhabi), this is a massive move towards representation and inclusivity in the field.
The UAE Games will comprise two flagship events; the first being the Unified Schools UAE Games, which will include football and badminton for boys and girls, in various age categories, and will be organised on 21 and 22 May, with over 400 students participating.
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The second event is the UAE Games for People of Determination’s clubs and centres, which will be held from 7-10 June and will include competitions in six sports: badminton, basketball, bowling, football, e-sports and powerlifting.
This event will see over 600 athletes participating with intellectual and developmental disabilities from across the UAE, along with their coaches and other technical and supervisory teams.
The UAE Games is organised in close collaboration with several sports federations, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Dubai Sports Council and Sharjah Sports Council.
To maximise community engagement and participation, several complementary sports and health activities will be organised by Special Olympics UAE and its partners to coincide with the UAE Games, these include athletes’ health screenings, Part of Special Olympics UAE’s Healthy Athletes Programme, and that are sponsored by the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and delivered in partnership with Apollonia Dental Centre, Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, SEHA and Samaya Specialised Hospital.
Don’t miss out!
Date
21-22 May
7-10 June
Location
Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC Abu Dhabi)
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