Sunday, January 22, 2023 – 6:26 PM
ABU DHABI, 22nd January, 2020 (WAM) — Under the auspices of the Court of the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, the International Futsal Championship for the Deaf, organized by the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, will start tomorrow, Monday, and will continue until January 27, at the ADNOC stadiums in the city of Dhanna in the Al Dhafra region.
Four Arab and foreign sports clubs are participating in the tournament, representing the Deaf Club in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, the Deaf Club in the Arab Republic of Egypt, the Continuing Inclusion Association for the Deaf in Temara in the Kingdom of Morocco, the “GSV” Club Dusseldorf in the Federal Republic of Germany, in addition to the Abu Dhabi Club for People of Determination and the Al Ain Club. For People of Determination of the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination in the UAE.
His Excellency Nasser Muhammad Matar Al Mansouri, Undersecretary of the Court of the Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, praised the support and sponsorship of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Dhafra Region, for this championship and for all the events and activities that are held in the region.
He welcomed all the participating teams from brotherly and friendly countries, stressing the readiness and willingness of the Al Dhafra region to host various events and activities, especially those related to people of determination.
The Undersecretary of the Bureau thanked the organizing committee for the tournament for its good preparation and arrangement, and all government agencies and sponsors who contributed to supporting the tournament and providing the necessary facilities for its success and distinction.
For his part, His Excellency Abdullah Al Humaidan, Secretary-General of the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, said that this championship comes within the framework of Abu Dhabi’s strategy towards people of determination, which aims to empower them, employ their capabilities, mobilize their capabilities, and enhance their role in the comprehensive and sustainable development process witnessed by the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and the country in the cultural, social and sports fields.
The Secretary-General indicated that the tournament is also part of a number of the Foundation’s initiatives for this year and in line with the Foundation’s strategic plan to support and empower this category and as a contribution to strengthening the country’s position globally by providing national teams with champions of people of determination who compete in international games and sports tournaments regionally and globally.
Al-Humaidan praised the sponsorship of the Court of the Ruler’s Representative in the Al Dhafra region and the support of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company, ADNOC, for this tournament, and wished all participants success.
The Organizing Committee of the tournament announced that the opening ceremony will begin tomorrow at 12:00 noon, with a wide participation of people of determination, institutions and community bodies in Al Dhafra region, followed by the opening match between the Abu Dhabi Club for People of Determination and the Egyptian Deaf Team at 1:00 pm, then the Al Ain Club for People of Determination match with the Deaf Club from Kingdom of Morocco at two o’clock in the afternoon.
The technical committee of the tournament had held a coordination meeting with the participating teams, during which the technical and administrative regulations for the tournament were introduced, the timing of the start of each match, and an emphasis on the main objectives for which the tournament was held.
The proposals of the heads of delegations and the technical staff were also discussed and their inquiries were answered, in addition to accrediting the players and the need to inform them of the organizational aspects of the tournament, especially with regard to the services provided to them and adherence to the timing and launch of matches according to the approved tournament schedule.
Mostafa Badr El Din