With the upcoming opening of a new sports facility

International sports stars on the way to "Expo Dubai"

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Visitors cannot expect who they will encounter at Expo 2020 Dubai, and with the largest international event approaching the halfway mark, sports fans, in particular, enjoyed watching a large number of its most important stars in the world, and they will be on a date with more Stars in various sports fields, with the upcoming opening of a new sports facility in January 2022, which is scheduled to receive many sports giants.

Earlier this month, the Argentine footballer and ambassador of "Expo 2020 Dubai", Lionel Messi, told us about his opinion of the international event, saying: "It is an exceptional event, each pavilion has something of its own, and its own location," adding: “Each pavilion shows you its culture and the most important features of its country, allowing you to see and learn from each one of them.

Everything is so big, so amazing.”

The participation of top players in the “Expo 2020 Dubai” activities ranged from the visit of one of the best football players in the world to the site of the event, to the participation of the retired Jamaican runner, the world record holder in the 100-meter and 200-meter sprints, and the 4 x 100-meter relay race , and the owner of the title of the fastest man in the world, Usain Bolt, in a friendly and charity race.

Usain Bolt had praised Expo 2020's message of using sport to bring people together.

"Just seeing the interest in sports in general is exceptional for me, as an athlete," he said.

"For example, in Jamaica, at the time of the Olympics, crime is completely gone," he added.

Everyone is keen to watch the World Cup finals.

Therefore, I feel that sport plays a big role in helping to bring all people together.”

Expo 2020 Dubai does not suffer from a dearth of visits by top sports players in various fields, especially with its provision of a range of the latest sports and fitness facilities and training schools, such as AC Milan, Manchester City and Rajasthan Royals.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola was very impressed during his visit to the site of the international event.

He said: “It is a wonderful experience to witness the amount of energy that popular football brings here to the (Expo 2020 Dubai), and to see how the club communicates with people from all over the world.

The passion and enthusiasm that the next generation of aspiring players are showing towards the game is absolutely amazing.”

The international event also witnessed visits by sports figures from Olympians and Paralympians, Tour de France cyclists, Formula 1 drivers, CEO Stefano Domenicali, Premier League footballers, cricket legends, karate champions, as well as senior Chess players in the world.

The National and Executive Director of the UAE Special Olympics, Talal Al Hashemi, said: "Expo 2020 Dubai quickly turned into a global platform aimed at activating inclusion and inclusion in sports and daily life, and ensuring the empowerment of people of determination under the umbrella of the international event's slogan (Connecting Minds and Creating the Future)". .

The Harlem Globetrotters Basketball Tournament presented a special show that entertained the visitors, who were also able to get an up-close look at the Premier League and European Cup.

Former England rugby union player James Haskell described Expo 2020 as "a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."

Other sports stars were dazzled by their country's pavilions, such as Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz, who said during his visit, "As a Spanish citizen, I feel very proud, I was impressed by the complete readiness of the site for the international event."

He continued, "I haven't had the opportunity to spend enough time in Spain for a while due to travel, in addition to being settled in Italy, so this was a good opportunity to remember my country and the wonderful places it abounds."

Female athletes who visit Expo 2020 Dubai also contribute to encouraging participation and interest in women's sports.

“You will not be able to comprehend the scale of this international event, if you do not see it with your own eyes,” she said.

You have to come to be believed.” Then she added, “At the Emirates pavilion, they explained to me what the aviation sector will look like in the next 50 years, and how sustainability will be a big and important part of it, and all of this is really interesting.”

So who do you think will visit Expo 2020 Dubai during the remaining three months?

Especially with the opening of a huge sports facility at the Expo site in January, or perhaps the question should be, what other sports names can you guess?

Expo 2020 Dubai will run until March 31, 2022, and invite visitors from all over the world to join it, to create a new world together over six months of celebrating human creativity, innovation, progress and culture.

Messi:

• “It is an exceptional event. Each wing is distinguished by its identity and its special location.”

Guardiola:

• “It is a great experience to witness the amount of energy that popular football broadcasts here in the circles of (Expo 2020 Dubai).”

The fastest man in the world:

• “Just witnessing the interest in sports in general, is exceptional for me, as an athlete."