Juma bin Maktoum: The UAE’s future vision has enhanced its success "Gulf Games for Youth"

Dubai, April 29 / WAM / Sheikh Juma bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, President of the Billiards and Snooker Federation, confirmed that the UAE’s hosting of the first edition of the Gulf Youth Games enhances its future vision of the importance of supporting sports, paying attention to the talented, and building bridges of communication between brothers in the Gulf countries. Arabi.
He praised the support of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai, President of the National Olympic Committee, and President of the First Gulf Youth Games, whose sound vision turned into a tangible reality on the ground, bringing together 3,500 male and female athletes competing in 24 individual and team sports. , like a mini Olympics.
The President of the Billiards and Snooker Federation said in a statement to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, that the objectives of holding this tournament go beyond the calculations of gains and losses, as it is an initiative that contributes to discovering sports talents in an unusual competitive atmosphere for this age group, and paves the way for them to achieve success. Achieving greater future achievements at the continental and international levels.
He added, “Consolidating relations between the people of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries, who represent the future of the Arab Gulf, is one of the most important goals of holding this tournament, especially after the affection and appreciation we saw among all our sons in their gatherings and competitions, which heralds a promising future at various levels and not just on the sporting side.” “.
He stressed that holding such major events is an opportunity to emphasize the distinguished organizational capabilities of the promising Emirati sports cadres capable of organizing major tournaments and events efficiently and smoothly, especially in light of the holding of competitions for 24 different sports at almost the same time and at the level of 5 emirates in the country in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman and Fujairah. .
He stressed that the outcomes and results of this session confirmed beyond any doubt that UAE sports are fine in general, and that all sports federations have a base of promising talent in this age group, ensuring that they achieve their desired goals in the future at various levels, with the need to provide more The most comprehensive and general support and interest that goes beyond the efforts of individual federations.
Sheikh Juma Al Maktoum praised the adoption of billiards competitions in the first edition of the tournament, stressing that its presence on the list of 24 sports enhances its value and contributes to expanding its reach across the Arabian Gulf, contributes to the discovery of new talents, refines their experience, and enables investment in their future success.
He said, “The presence of billiards in the first edition will encourage its continuation in future editions, and at the same time opens the way for the addition of snooker as it is the complementary half of this sport.”
He pointed out that the UAE Billiards and Snooker Federation is keen to strengthen its local bases and develop strategic plans that contribute to maintaining the process of achievements achieved over the past years through a group of champions who have always achieved achievements at the various Arab, continental and international levels, and have established a method of success and excellence that future generations must follow. Follow his path.
He explained that the coming period will witness many steps that enhance such steps aimed at expanding the base of spread in the various emirates of the country, attracting new promising elements, while paying attention to the female component to form a women’s team, and strengthening the spread of the game in centers and schools in support of the national teams.

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