HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council and Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, presented the participants of the «Dubai Running Challenge» yesterday, which witnessed a huge community participation exceeded 70 thousand participants of citizens, residents and visitors, and of different ages Fitness levels are among the first of its kind in Dubai, held within the framework of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, where Sheikh Zayed Road, the city's vital artery, has for the first time ever become a race track where all the participants were filled with enthusiasm and desire to win. Within an atmosphere of joy and happiness.
Crown Prince of Dubai: “The scale of participation confirms the success of our efforts to transform Dubai into the most vibrant and vibrant city in the world”. "I was delighted to see so many different nationalities despite their age and physical abilities." |
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his happiness at the great turnout of the challenge, and the remarkable diversity in the ages of the participants, which included a large number of families who were keen to exist, and the varying levels of fitness among the contestants. I congratulate all of them on this achievement which confirms the success of our efforts to make Dubai the most active and vibrant city in the world with the support of all members of the community. It has many benefits for individuals and society in general. ”
His Highness thanked all those who participated in the “Dubai Running Challenge” and all those who contributed to the success of this event, which demonstrates the creative spirit of Dubai, highlighting the healthy lifestyle that the Emirate seeks to spread throughout its organization by organizing sporting events, and the creation of open spaces and spaces through which the Sports, in line with the ongoing development of Dubai in various sectors, in an integrated framework that aims to provide the best quality of life for all citizens, residents and visitors, Dubai will always be the model of a modern city that puts the happiness and health of the individual top priority.
The event witnessed the participation of a number of directors of government departments, institutions and government bodies in Dubai, emphasizing the support of this initiative and its important community values aimed at encouraging the community and its members to move and exercise and exercise sports.
The challenge included two races, the first five kilometers and the second 10 kilometers, to provide the opportunity to participate for young people, the elderly, families and people of different nationalities, within this unique free race.
Annual running station
The 30x30 Dubai Running Challenge was organized on the Sheikh Zayed Road under the patronage of Dewa, in cooperation with the Arab Radio Network, Dubai Police, Dubai World Trade Center, Etisalat and Roads and Transport Authority. The event was organized by Dubai Tourism and Dubai Sports Council. Running Challenge becomes an annual station on the Dubai Fitness Challenge calendar.