Revealing the Abu Dhabi World Cup swimming mascot... and getting to know the swimmers representing the national team
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The Abu Dhabi Sports Council revealed the official mascot of the world short-distance swimming championship (25 meters), which will be held on Yas Island in Abu Dhabi next December, between 16 and 21 of it, and it is related to the turtle “Dana”, and the swimmers who will represent the team in the world championship were revealed, namely, Yousef Al-Matrooshi (18 years old) and Laila Al-Khatib (14 years old).
This came during the press conference of the World Championships, which was held today at the Emirates Palace Hotel, in the presence of Dr. Hussein Al Musallam, President of the International Swimming Federation (FINA), Arif Hamad Al Awani, Secretary General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Sultan Al Samahi, President of the Emirates Swimming Federation, along with Brent Nowicki, Executive Director of the International Federation. Swimming and Abdullah Al-Wahaibi, tournament director. The conference also witnessed a large number of officials and personalities.
Al-Matrooshi and Laila Al-Khatib are promising talents. Despite their relatively young age, both of them have won many awards and medals. Yousef Al-Matrooshi will represent the UAE during the Olympic Games in Tokyo, which begins in July, in the 100-meter freestyle races. With regard to the mascot of the championship, the turtle Dana, it belongs to the hawksbill sea turtle family. These turtles, which are facing the threat of extinction, are distinguished by their skill in swimming and their agility under the surface of the water. Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi is a natural habitat for the hawksbill turtle.
The community programs planned to be implemented in preparation for the event were also announced, which include the Swimming Safety Ambassador Program, which allows its graduates to become certified safety ambassadors, as well as educational programs for schools and swimming clubs in the presence of the turtle mascot Dana, in addition to a virtual swimming event, during which it provides an in-depth look. To the challenges faced by elite swimmers during championship races.
The Yas Mall on Yas Island will also witness the establishment of many events, and the coming period will witness the opening of volunteering for those wishing to participate and contribute to the organization of the event.
The world championship competitions consist of: freestyle, breaststroke, backstroke and butterfly, with individual, medley and relay competitions.
In conjunction with the event, the International Aquatics Conference will be held in December, and will be held on Yas Island.
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