In conjunction with the countdown to the start of the World Swimming Championships

Abu Dhabi hosts a water sports festival with the participation of more than 1,000 athletes

The Water Games Festival is witnessing various activities.

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The Abu Dhabi Sports Council revealed the organization of an international water sports festival, with the participation of more than 1,000 athletes representing more than 180 nationalities, to celebrate the start of the countdown and 100 days before the start of the World Championships in short distance swimming (25 meters), which will be held at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island. From 16 to 21 December 2021.

The Abu Dhabi Sports Council said in a press statement: “The festival’s agenda includes new sporting events taking place on the sidelines of the World Swimming Championships, namely: the qualifiers for the World High Diving Championships, the World Team Diving Championships, the open water relay race (4×1500 meters), the Marathon Cup finals. The world swimming in open water for a distance of 10 km.

The Etihad Arena on Yas Island will witness the hosting of the World Championships in short-distance swimming (25 meters), which will be held for the first time in Abu Dhabi from 16 to 21 December, with a distinguished global participation that includes a selection of the best talented short-distance swimmers from all over the world. , to compete and win the title of the best for the year 2021 in the capital, Abu Dhabi.

For his part, the Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Aref Al-Awani, said: “We appreciate the support of our wise leadership and its keenness to develop and promote progress in the sports sector, which yields many important successes, foremost of which is hosting international sports events, and its direct impact on society and cultural development. sports, and contributes to supporting the economic and promotional resources of the Emirate.

He added: "The Abu Dhabi International Water Sports Festival confirms Abu Dhabi's keenness to embrace the world's elite athletes, and its leadership in the global sports industry, in support of a well-established sports culture in the community, and work to promote a healthy lifestyle that preserves gains and enhances achievements, in line with the capital's prestigious position globally." .

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