Announcing the winner of Ramadan 19
The end of the candidacy for the Sports Footprint Award... and the start of arbitration procedures
Ahmed bin Mohammed honors "Nakheel" with the Sports Footprint Award in the previous session.
From the source
Watani Al Emarat Foundation has finished receiving the nomination files for the Sports Footprint Award, which falls within the categories of the Watani Al Emarat Award for Humanitarian Action 2022, which this year bears the slogan “This is what Zayed loved,” and is held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, and the Crown Prince. Ahed Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai.
The Sports Footprint Award has been added to the categories of the “Watani Emirates Award for Humanitarian Work” since the seventh session, in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council, in appreciation of the role of sport in the movement of society, and honoring individuals and institutions who support volunteers to spread the practice of sports, and provide them with the atmosphere and capabilities to motivate different groups of society to participate. It as a way of life.
A statement issued by the Dubai Sports Council said that work is underway to select the winner of this pioneering national award that supports and honors distinguished people who have left their mark in the development of sports and physical activity, and spreads the concept of volunteering in the sports sector.
The winner will be honored at the annual award ceremony on the 19th of Ramadan, which coincides with the anniversary of the death of the late, God willing, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace.
The Dubai Sports Council had invited sports clubs, institutions and individuals in the sports sector with contributions to humanitarian work and supporting the dissemination of sports practice to run for competition in the two categories: individual and institutional to win this national award that enhances the values of humanitarian and voluntary work in society within the focus of competition.
The Landmark Group won the first prize in the session, in appreciation of the group's role in raising awareness of the importance of exercise and physical activity for all segments of society, as well as organizing the annual walking march to combat diabetes, with the participation of thousands of different nationalities and ages.
Nakheel also won the Sports Footprint Award in its second cycle, thanks to its continuous initiatives to promote a balanced lifestyle for the community, by providing modern sports facilities, which are an essential part of Nakheel communities, as they include dedicated cycling and running tracks, sports fields and parks, which provide ideal places. For everyone among its population of 300,000 people, since its establishment, it has sponsored and hosted prestigious international sporting events in its communities such as the Emirates World Tour, Dubai International Tour, local cycling races, women’s running challenge, international triathlon championships, and others.
The award motivates individuals, institutions and sports bodies in the sports sector to be a role model in the field of sports, in line with the UAE’s strategy and vision 2071, in promoting community service in the sports sector, and positive values in society, by spreading the culture of humanitarian work in the sports sector.
• The award motivates individuals, institutions and bodies in the sports sector to be a role model.
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