Rawda Bint Maktoum attends the “Gulf Youth Basketball” competitions in Dubai

Today, Sunday, Sheikha Rawda bint Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum visited the Gulf Youth Championship, and followed up part of the match between the national basketball team and its Saudi brother, as part of the third round of the preliminary round in the championship for the Sunni stage (under 18 years), which is held in Dubai until The sixth of next August, and qualifiers for the Asian Cup.

In a press statement, Sheikha Rawda bint Maktoum said: "The visit comes within the framework of emphasizing the importance of supporting this age group, which represents the nucleus of the future of basketball in all Gulf countries, and as an extension of the approach of my late father, Sheikh Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who always extended his white hands. As a major supporter of all walks of life in general, sports and athletes in particular, which the whole world has witnessed.”

She explained: "The gathering of Gulf basketball youth today in Dubai represents the vivid image of the strength of the brotherly relationship that binds the citizens of the Gulf Cooperation Council countries.

She added, "The wise leadership in the country has always supported its children in all sectors, including sports, to stand today behind our national team in its match against its brother Saudi Arabia."

The head of the UAE and Arab federations, Major General Ismail Al Gergawi, thanked Sheikha Rawda bint Maktoum bin Rashid Al Maktoum for her visit to the tournament. Al Khaleeji, as this visit represents an affirmation of the extent of support and follow-up that the game enjoys in the UAE, as it is the second most popular team game in the country.”

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