His Highness 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 this morning, which witnessed a huge community participation exceeding 70,000 participants from citizens, residents, visitors of all ages and fitness levels. As part of the first ever Dubai Fitness Challenge, Sheikh Zayed Road has become the city's vital artery, and for the first time ever, has become a race track in which all the participants were filled with enthusiasm and desire to win in an atmosphere of joy and happiness.
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum expressed his happiness at the great turnout and the remarkable diversity in the ages of the participants, which included a large number of families who were keen to be present, and the different 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 vibrant and vibrant city in the world with the support of all members of the community. I hope that exercise will become a way of life for all. Because of its many benefits to individuals and society in general. "
His Highness thanked all those who participated in the "Dubai Running Challenge" and those who contributed to the success of this event, which demonstrates the creative spirit of Dubai, and highlights the healthy lifestyle that the Emirate seeks to publish in all parts of the organization of sporting events, and the creation of arenas and open spaces through which to practice Sports, in line with Dubai's continuous development of its 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 to emphasize 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 of 5 km and the second of 10 km, to provide the opportunity to participate for young people, the elderly, families and people of determination of different nationalities, within this unique free race. The two races were launched from the Dubai World Trade Center and saw a diverse group of runners expressing their commitment and happiness to take part in the race, while the race took place across the streets adjacent to the most important buildings and landmarks in Dubai such as Burj Khalifa, Opera and Emirates Towers.
The 3030X Dubai Running Challenge was organized on Sheikh Zayed Road under the patronage of Dewa and in collaboration 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. Dubai Fitness Challenge. For more information on all activities, visit the website.