24 million dirhams, honoring the President of the State for those with sports achievements

His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, has ordered an award of 24,392,473 dirhams to the owners of sporting achievements in 2019, from which 680 athletes from 29 federations benefit and are distributed to athletes without holding the annual celebration in implementation of the approved precautionary measures, and for the sake of safety And everyone's health.

His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the National Olympic Committee, appreciated the generosity of His Highness the President of the State, which is renewed every year for those with sporting achievements, under the generous patronage and follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, as a date for honoring all Who raised the flag of his country in international forums, and a proof of the state’s appreciation of the innovators in the sports field, and an embodiment of the directives of the wise leadership to invest in the people of the nation and empower them in all fields.

His Highness said: “Emirates sport has succeeded in achieving many achievements during the last stage, and is currently on the threshold of a new phase that requires concerted efforts of all cadres working in the sports sector, whether they are players, coaches, referees or administrators, to consolidate the gains, and search for the number one. And the first place in the aspects of professional management, making heroes, and investing in talent and new generations, with programs accredited according to the highest international standards, seeking to rise to the coronation podiums at all occasions. "

For his part, Minister of State for Entrepreneurship and Small and Medium Enterprises, President of the General Authority for Sports, Dr. Ahmed bin Abdullah Hamid Belhoul Al Falasi, affirmed that the honor reflects the keenness and interest of the wise leadership in sports and athletes, and its appreciation for the owners of achievements who raised the nation’s flag in all international forums, indicating that the honor of the owner His Highness, the President of the State, is a great incentive for athletes to continue the achievements and represent the country in the best way.

He said: "We extend our thanks and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs for his follow-up to sports in general, and his keenness to distribute the donation annually to those with accomplishments, and we stress that it is an annual opportunity for athletes to renew the pledge and loyalty to the wise leadership, and dedication. And diligence to consolidate the state's position in all competitions. "

He added: "The General Sports Authority is looking forward to more accomplishments than all athletes in the country, especially since sport has become increasingly valued in the last stage, and has become an element of soft power for countries outside its borders, and there is no doubt that the UAE is proceeding on this path strongly through Its hosting of major continental and international championships, and its success in organizing international events in a professional manner, contributes to deepening the relationship between the National Olympic Committee, federations and sports clubs in the country on the one hand, and international sports organizations on the other hand.

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