Al Ain sports and cultural club signs a new partnership contract with the Italian company “Panini”

The new partnership will boost the club’s interactions with football fans from all around the globe

In line with the continuous efforts which aim to reach the highest excellence indicators and to fortify the its leading position, Al Ain sports and cultural club signed a new partnership contract with the Italian company “Panini”, which is the leading world class company in the field of printing and manufacturing collectibles. This highly important marketing step comes to underscore Al Ain sports and cultural club’s keenness to reach the highest indicators of success and excellence which have always been correlated with the logo of “The Boss”, by expanding the horizons of partnerships with the largest world class commercial brands, in a way that will be in line with the club’s sought after aspirations towards establishing its leading position within the international sporting theater.

The newly signed partnership between Al Ain sports and cultural club and the Italian group “Panini” represents a new stage in the club’s presence within the sporting theater, whose name has always been correlated to the participation in the largest football tournaments on the world’s scale, which is something that has always been reflecting the club’s commitment to fortify its leading position as a world class sporting brand. This can be achieved by increasing exposure opportunities, as well as through innovative media outlets in order to communicate with Al Ain huge fans base by using the state of the art techniques and the best methods, so as to keep up with the sought after aspiration of “The Boss” fans in opening new horizons and to create more interaction with the club’s fans from all over the globe.

Al Ain sports and cultural club announced that they are in the process of signing several marketing agreements and partnerships, which are still under negotiation, for the sake of further fortifying the club’s presence on the global sporting theater in the near future.

Chess tournament starts today at Al Qatara

Institutions and residential neighborhoods finals will determine tonight’s Super Cup rivalries

22 Ju-Jitsu champions.. And paddle tournament witnesses thrilling atmospheres

This evening, all eyes will be on Khalifa Bin Zayed Stadium and Al Qatara’s Tahnon Bin Mohammed stadium, where the identity of the qualifying teams to Hafeit Football Challenge’s Super Cup will be decisively determined, after the final match of institutions tournament takes place between Al Ain “A” and Al Ain “B”, as well as the final match of residential neighborhoods between Neema team and Al Faqee team.

The winner in institutions tournament’s final match will meet the winner in residential neighborhoods’ final match tomorrow in an upcoming match over Super Cup, in order to determine the champion of the challenge’s first edition, which witnessed standard participation that included 21 different sports during the period of time that spanned from 5 to 18 of Ramadan.

Chess tournament starts today at Al Qatara

On today’s evening chess tournament starts at the attached gym to Al Qatara’s Tahnon Bin Mohammed stadium, where the tournament will attract players from different age categories. This event will take place in the framework of boosting sporting diversification through Hafeit Challenge, which brings together mental and physical sports in the largest social sports event in the region.

Powerful competition in Ju-Jitsu: 200 players and 32 champions

Yesterday, the gym at Al Qatara’s Tahnon Bin Mohammed stadium witnessed thrilling matches through the Ju-Jitsu competition, with the participation of 200 players of under 18, 16, 14, 12 years age categories. Matches were decisively decided with the qualification of 32 players, who will be crowned in an official ceremony on the 18th of Ramadan.

Paddle tournament ignites atmospheres at Hazza bin Zayed Stadium

In the framework of the diverse events, paddle tournament took place on the day before yesterday on the paddle stadiums in the vicinity of Hazza bin Zayed stadium, with the participation of 32 team who were competing over the title among thrilling atmospheres, which reflects the increasing popularity of this sport on the level of the sports society.

The organizing committee praises media coverage and the role of volunteers

During its regular meeting, the supreme organizing committee discussed performance reports related to competitions. Salem bin Hudairem Al Katibi, who is the chairman of the supreme committee, praised the significant role of media outlets in covering the event, emphasizing that media coverage contributed in highlighting the challenge as one of the most important social sports events, he also praised the volunteers’ efforts and the organizing committees in making the tournament succeed.

The success of “Hafeit Sports Challenge” confirms the importance of sports in boosting social cohesion, among expectations to expand the upcoming edition, so it will become a sustainable sports platform which encourages different categories to participate.

In a meeting of good old days’ memories..

Al Ain legends to play a big match qualifying to Super final at Al Qatara

Al Sarooj team sweeps Al Jahili team and crowned Hafeit Challenge’s cricket champion

Chess joins the list of Hafeit Challenge tournaments as 21th

Hafeit Sports Challenge’s supreme organizing committee, chaired by Saleh bin Hudairem Al Katibi, adopted the addition of chess tournament to the list of tournaments, so the total number of included sports in the current edition has become 21 different sports, in a step that aims to boost sports diversification and to grant the opportunity for society’s different categories to participate in this big sports event. It has been scheduled to launch the competitions on next Sunday’s evening within the attached gym to Al Qatara’s Tahnon Bin Mohammed stadium, among vast participation of professional and amateur players.

The tournament aims to attract chess lovers from different age categories and technical levels, with concentration over the support of young talents and giving them the opportunity to compete through thrilling and competitive atmospheres. It has been scheduled to hold the matches according to the classical and fast chess systems, among precise organization that meets the highest professional standards.

Salem bin Hudairem Al Katibi emphasized that including chess in Hafeit Challenge comes within the tournament’s strategy that aims to diversify sporting activities and to boost social participation, explaining through the following statement: “Hafeit Challenge is no longer just a sporting event, but it is an integrated sporting carnival that boosts interaction between society’s categories and supports the adoption of healthy lifestyles.Chess is considered an exceptional addition, taking into consideration what it holds of strategic and intellectual dimensions, that boost participants’ skills of thinking and analyzing, it also represents a new milestone in Hafeit Sports Challenge’s journey, which continues to show a comprehensive sporting module that combines mental and physical competitions, for the sake of boosting its position as one of the most prominent social sporting challenges through the region.”

Al Ain legends

Tomorrow, Al Qatara’s Tahnon Bin Mohammed stadium will host the final match of institutions tournament, which qualifies to Hafeit Sports Challenge’s Super Cup final.The upcoming match will bring together Al Ain “A’” team and Al Ain “B” team, where the first team is led by Ali Sultan and Faris Juma’a, while the second team includes a squad of the club’s legends, among whom we have Hilal Saeed, Hameed Fakher, Waleem Salem, Omar Gharib, Shihab Ahmed, Fawzi Faiz, Khalid Abdulrahman, Salem Abdullah, Mohammed Abdulrahman “Ajab”, and Abdullah Mal Allah.

Al Ain “B” team qualified to the final match after defeating Al Ain Municipality team through penalty kicks, when match’s total time was over with a positive draw (1-1). While Al Ain “A” claimed victory over Aghthia by scoring one goal without response, so the team claimed the qualifying ticket to the final match. The winner will meet the champion of neighborhoods tournament on next Monday on the same pitch.

The semi finals round of competitions of neighborhoods tournament is complete

The quarter finals round of competitions of neighborhoods tournament resulted in the qualifying of Al Murkhania team to the semi finals after claiming victory over Al Thaher with the score of (3-0), while Neema team defeated Zakher team by scoring one goal without response. Al Faqei team managed to claim the qualifying ticket to the semi final round of competitions after claiming victory over Shebat Al Watah team with the score of (2-0), while Al Merial team was the last qualifying team after claiming a big victory over Al Mutared team with the score of (4-2).

Al Sarooj team has been crowned champion of the cricket tournament

Al Sarooj team continued to brilliantly perform through Hafeit Sports Challenge’s cricket tournament, where the team was crowned with the tournament’s title after claiming a sweeping victory over Hai Al Jahili team with the score of (94-48) in the final match. Semi finals matches witnessed great thrill, as Al Sarooj team defeated its competitor, Mazeed team, by one point in difference (42-41), while Al Jahili team managed to qualify to the final after claiming victory over Al Muaijai team with the score of (25-24).

Al Ain and Abu Dhabi meet in the final match of the football tournament for the people of determination

Al Ain club’s people of determination team qualified to the final match of the football tournament for the people of determination, where the team will meet its counterpart Abu Dhabi club’s people of determination team on next Monday on the pitch of Al Ain club stadium for the people of determination. Al Ain’s qualification came after claiming a big victory over Abu Dhabi Center for Care and Rehabilitation with the score of (5-0), while Abu Dhabi club’s people of determination team claimed the qualifying ticket after claiming victory over Al Ain Center for Care and Rehabilitation with the score of (4-2), these results came in the semi finals round of competitions.

People of determination brilliantly perform in the cycling challenge

Al Ahbabi and Al Rashidi claim gold medal in bicycle and hand bikes race

Saif Al Nuaimi: Hafeit Challenge totally changed social sports

Zakher team claims victory in “footvolley” challenge among thrilling atmosphere

Yesterday, Al Ain’s “Classic” cycling track witnessed the final rounds of competitions of the bicycle and hand bikes race for the people of determination. This round of competitions took place through the eighth day of Hafeit Sports Challenge among thrilling atmospheres and with prominent official attendance.

Competitions took place with the attendance of Rashid Mousbeh Al Nuaimi, who is the general director of Al Ain’s municipality, Salem bin Hudairem Al Katibi, who is the chairman of Hafeit Challenge’s supreme organizing committee. Athletes were competing among wonderful atmospheres that embodied the spirits of challenge and determination.

Races results

As for the hand bikes race for movement disability category, Aeid Al Ahbabi was crowned with the first place, while Saeed Al Thaheri was the runner up in the second position, and Abdullah Al Hashimi was in the third place.

As for the bicycle race for the mental disability category, Saeed Rashid claimed the first position, followed him in the second position Khalid Al Manie, then Ali Al Hadrami in the third position.

The social challenge

Saif Al Nuaimi, who is the manager of Al Ain Club for the people of determination, emphasized that Hafeit Sports Challenge has totally changed the concept of social sports, praising the great turnout to the event. He said the following statement: “I have never witnessed such sporting social interaction with such power in the region, where the event gathered together different social categories through inspirational competitive atmospheres, especially in this blessed month.”

Al Nuaimi added that the challenge has realized its sought after goals through boosting the integration of the people of determination within the society, pointing out that the races witnessed notable support and cheering by the audiences and the participants, reflecting the event’s value and its positive impact.

Prominent sporting accomplishment

Aeid Al Ahbabi, who is the champion of Asia and the United Arab Emirates, realized a great accomplishment through the race, reflecting the tournament’s value and importance. Al Ahbabi expressed his cheerfulness by saying the following statement: “Race atmospheres were wonderful, competition was fun, and the tack was excellent. Thank God over claiming the first position, and we must extend our sincere words of gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the representative of Al Ain area, over his generous support for this event and towards all athletes.”

Footvolley

In the framework of the other competitions through Hafeit Challenge, Hai Zakher team was crowned with title of footvolley (Brazilian tennis) tournament, after a big match vs the team of Sheeab Al Ashkhar who came in the runner up position.

All matches took place on Sheeab Al Ashkhar park’s stadium, where the teams of Neema, Al Shuaibia, Um Ghafa, and Shebat Al Watah showed an advanced performance and a thrilling competition, reflecting the advanced level of the competitors over the title of this sport.

In the largest sports carnival through Al Ain city’s history

The organizing committee officially adopts cricket and footvolley competitions through Hafeit challenge

800 contenders ignite the challenge through Al Mabzarah Al Khadrah and 250 volunteers support the running race

The international Olympic athlete Saeed Al Zuabi leads the scenery through the 1 km general race

Khamis Rasid becomes history’s youngest contender through Hafeit Challenge’s running race at the age of 3 months

Within the framework of the unprecedented sporting scenery through the city of Al Ain, Hafeit Challenge’s supreme organizing committee announced the official adoption of cricket and footvolley (Brazilian Tennis) to be added to the competitions list, so the number of sports through this huge sporting event increased up to 20 sports. This move came as a direct response to the wishes of the city’s residing communities, as well as to boost the vast participation which include different categories of men, women, children, elderly, and people of determination.

It has been scheduled to hold the cricket and footvolley competitions tomorrow on Wednesday’s evening, where Sheeab Al Ashkhar park will host the footvolley competitions, while cricket competitions will be held on the municipality’s pitches through the industrial zone.

The running race ignites atmospheres through Al Mabzarah Al Khadrah

Amongst brilliant Ramadan atmosphere on yesterday, Al Mabzarah Al Khadrah adopted the most powerful Ramadan competitions, with the participation of 800 contenders in the running race, which was divided into three distance categories of 1 km, 3 km, and 5 km.

The event was attended by Mosbeh Al Maneei, who is the general director of Al Ain city’s municipality, Salem bin Houdairem Al Katibi, who is the chairman of the supreme organizing committee of Hafeit Sports Challenge, Rashid Abdullah, who is the competitions managers through the challenge, as well as Sbeit Khater, who is the representative of Abu Dhabi Council and the manager of the running race, in addition to a number of officials from Al Ain city’s municipality.

Volunteering efforts enriching the event

The volunteers’ big role was prominent in the success of the running race, where 250 volunteers proved their effective attendance in the organization of the event, attracting admiration from the specialized entities in organizing international races. The organizing committee praised volunteer’s professional performance and their complete commitment with race’s governing standards and regulations, which contributed in providing a modular sports experience.

Khamis Rasid becomes history’s youngest contender through Hafeit Challenge’s running race at the age of 3 months

In an exceptional scenery that reflects the familial spirit and passion for sport, the infant Khamis Rashid registered his name as the youngest participant through the Hafeit Challenge. Khamis is no more than 3 months old. His participation came in the framework of his parents’ support for sport and as a confirmation over the importance of adopting a healthy lifestyle since early childhood.

Despite his young age, Khamis attendance was brilliant through the race, where his parents accompanied him through the event that witnessed a vast participation of different age categories. With this step, the young infant Khamis became one of history’s youngest participants through local running races.

Al Zuabi performs brilliantly and praises organizers’ efforts

The Olympic champions Saeed Al Zuabi, who is the winner of the 1 km running race, expressed his pride over participating through this event, so he extended his gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the representative of Al Ain area’s ruler, over the constant support for the sporting activities through the city.

Al Zuabi said the following statement: “We witnessed wonderful sporting atmospheres which we missed through the past period of time. Thank God over my success in claiming victory through the 1 km running race on the general level. I also would like to thank the supreme organizing committee over their great exerted efforts to make this exceptional event succeed.”

He also added the following statement: “The race was not easy, where we faced new challenges due to track’s nature, which had been selected at Hafeit mountain and Al Mabzarah Al Khadrah. The track included mounds and slopes that require high fitness and great ability to tolerate, making the competition more thrilling.”

About the champion

Saeed Al Zuabi is considered one of the country’s most prominent super stars in Athletics, where he represented the United Arab Emirates in Rio De Janeiro 2016 Olympic Games, then he moved to triathlon in 2020, where he claimed the first position on the level of the Asian continent, and the second place on the global level. He also claimed the first rank on the international and global level in 2024.

220 players compete to claim the title

The “international” player Ahmed Al Swaidi claims a historical accomplishment in  Hafeit Challenges’ eGames

Under support from sports leadership..eGames receive unprecedented attention

Among thrilling atmospheres, the international player Ahmed Al Swaidi, who is the captain of the United Arab Emirates eGames national team, managed to claim the title of the first edition of Hafeit Challenge’s eGames, which is considered the largest of its kind on the level of the country in terms of the rewards’ financial value and the vast participation.

220 players were competing in 222 matches, which started online, reaching to the final stages of competitions that took place within the board of director’s hall at Hazza Bin Zayed stadium.

The final stages were followed up by, Salem bin Haderim Al Katibi, who is the chairman of the supreme organizing committee of Hafeit Sports Challenge, in addition to Rashid Abdullah, who is the tournament’s director, members from the supreme organizing committee, department managers from Al Ain city’s municipality, as well as a large number of eGames enthusiasts.

The tournament witnessed holding matches between elite “PlayStation” players on the level of the country and the Middle East. In the semi finals round of competitions, Ahmed Al Swaidi qualified after claiming victory over the Pakistani player Mohammed Hahd, while Mouhannad Al Mismari managed to defeat Ali Al Hammadi and managed to qualify to the final round of competitions.

In a thrilling final match, Ahmed Al Swaidi decisively claimed the title after his victory over Ali Al Mismari with the score of 5-3. So, with this result he was officially crowned as the champion of the tournament’s first edition, emphasizing over his deservedness of this accomplishment.

The first champion

The champion Ahmed Al Swaidi expressed his great cheerfulness over claiming the title and said the following statement: “I am proud that my name will be linked to the first edition’s title of Hafet Sports Challenge, which is the most prominent event that offered the largest financial reward in eGames tournaments on the level of the country. I also extend my gratitude to the supreme organizing committee over this professional organization that contributed in showing up the tournament in the best possible picture.”

Al Swaidi added the following statement:“There is no doubt that the great attention from Al Ain’s municipality, in cooperation with Al Ain sports and cultural club, contributed to the success of this event, which I consider as a brilliant model for all society’s sectors and all of its different categories,While hosting 18 sports through the challenge reflects the great exerted efforts from the organizing committee, which is something that deserves praise and appreciation.”

A career full of accomplishments

Since turning into a professional player in eGames in the year of 2022, Al Swaidi claimed several notable accomplishments, where:

Hassan Mohammed: Hafeit Sports Challenge.. An exceptional event with ambitious vision

In his speech over the event, Hassan Mohammed, who is the projects manager at Al Rayyes Contracting company, which is one of the sponsor companies, said the following statement: “Hafeit Sports Challenge started big from the first day, and this was not a mere coincidence, but this happened thanks to the vision and patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the representative of Al Ain area’s ruler and the first supporter of sports in the region.”

He also added the following statement: “What distinguishes this challenges is that it was not just an ordinary sports tournament, but it was an inclusive social event that included 18 different sports, it also included all society’s categories, children, women, high ranking citizens, and the people of determination. So, this is an unprecedented accomplishment on the region’s level.”

He also pointed out that the success of this event was clearly apparent since the first day, where it was the top “trend” in the United Arab Emirates, as well as breaking records, such as holding 94 matches in one day, and this is a number that maybe registered on Guinness World Records.

He concluded his speech by saying the following statement: “We are very proud with our contribution as sponsors for this big event, and we are looking forward to see its continuity as one of the most prominent sports events on the level of the country.”

Hafeit challenge break new records

Al Ain transforms into a global sports arena with the participation of elite champions

300 contenders from inside and outside the country ignite the cycling race challenge

Al Marzouqi: The success of Hafeit challenge is a source of pride.. And the track added a new exceptional horizon to the race

Awadallah and Traoré asserting: Al Ain is a vibrant city with sports life

Ju-jitsu and racing.. Decisive races to take place in the city

Volleyball challenge ignites the scenery.. Al Merial and Al Qwie teams qualify along side Al Amera team to the “Super” League

“Hafeit sports challenge” added a new impact over the sports scenery, in an exceptional event that witnessed the participation of nearly 2000 athletes who are competing in four different competitions, which covered more than 5000 km of “Dar Al Zain.” The event took place in thrilling atmospheres that spanned over football, basketball, and volleyball stadiums. Those competitions coincided with the onset of the cycling race, that witnessed the participation of 300 contenders from inside and outside the country, while the participants were divided into 13 competing categories, adding more thrill and rivalry to the competitions.

Cycling race started from “Saied” area en route to Al Ain international airport, with the participation of nine major categories. Those categories included different age categories and various levels of professionalism. The race spanned over 80 km, while a second race was dedicated to a distance of 27 km for those participants who are under 15 years of age.

Al Marzouqi: The success of Hafeit challenge is a source of pride and appreciation.. And the track added new exceptional horizon to the race

Ahmed Al Mazouqi, who is a board member of Abu Dhabi cycling club, emphasized that “Hafeit Sports Challenge” surpassed all expectations thanks to the ambitious vision and the limitless support from His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the representative of Al Ain area ruler.

Al Marzouqi said the following statement:“The excellent organization and vast turnout we have witnessed, especially in the cycling race, are considered a source of pride and appreciation. This success is not limited to one sport alone, but it included all games, in a way that gathered under its umbrella all categories of men and women, children and people of determination, emphasizing over Al Ain’s position as a global sports destination.”

He also added the following statement: “The vast turnout to the cycling race, whether from inside or outside the country, are considered an evidence to the pioneering position of Al Ain in this field. Dar Al Zain has transformed into a cycling open arena, especially with the annual hosting of the final round competitions of the United Arab Emirates Tour, which boosts its position in the global sports scenery.”

Al Marzouqi also praised the choice of the race track, pointing out that it added a new exceptional horizon, and emphasizing over the necessity of the event’s continuity and development, especially after its success in attracting professional cyclists and prominent sports teams, among which we have Dubai Police, Abu Dhabi Cycling Club, Shabab Al Ahil club, Al Nasr club, among others.

Volleyball challenge ignites the scenery.. Al Merial and Al Qwie teams qualify with Al Amera team to the “Super” League

In a related context, volleyball competitions witnessed three big matches in three major areas: Al Waqn, Al Amera, and Downtown, where 12 teams were competing to claim the qualifying ticket to the Super League, which will start on tomorrow at the city’s Downtown.The final results led to the qualification of Al Merial and Al Qwie in addition to Al Amera, who was the first team to qualify.

Ju-jitsu and racing.. Decisive races take place in Al Ain City

Ju-jitsu champions are preparing to go through the challenge, which will take place within Al Qatarah’s gym, while the running race competitions will take place from Al Mabzarah Al Khadra’a, among thrilling and competitive atmospheres. Participants were divided into six competing categories, which include the distances of 1 km, 3 km, and 5 km, for the two categories of citizens and open for both women and men.

Awadallah and Traoré asserting: Al Ain is a vibrant city with sports life

Abdoul Karim Traoré and Mohammed Awadallah, who play for Al Ain first football team, were keen to attend the institutions championship, which had been hosted within Al Qatarah’s Tahnon Bin Mohammed stadium, where they expressed their admiration over the sporting atmosphere that the city is witnessing.

The two players said the following statement:“We enjoyed watching thrilling and big matches, which reflect the incising attention over sports in our society. And Hafeit Challenge reflects the high sporting culture which Al Ain is characterized with, it also confirms that the city is vibrant with sports life.”

The two players also praised the exerted organizational efforts to help the event to succeed, confirming that hosting such events boosts the position of Al Ain as an exceptional sports destination, they also wished good luck to all participants.

With this thrilling and competitive scenery, “Hafeit Challenge” proves that it is not only a simple sporting event, but it is an exceptional event that reflects the high sportsmanship which Al Ain city is characterized with, it also confirms its position as one of the most important sporting destinations on the region’s level.

Al Ain Ramadan nights break records

Dar Al Zain to host 94 matches in one day within all residential neighborhoods

Salim Bin Hadhiram checks on Al Ain Pharmacy player after sustaining an injury

600 participants compete in the running challenge from Al Mibzarah Al Khadra’a tonight

The city of Al Ain witnessed the organization of 94 sports events during Hafeit sports challenge. The launch of basketball and residential neighborhoods football tournaments coincided with a variety of competitions. The events were hosted over the residential neighborhoods pitches at the city of Al Ain, among which there are 16 matches through the residential neighborhoods football tournament, while basketball tournament witnessed four matches at Al Qatarah, besides 6 matches through institutions football tournament.Boutshi tournament has also been organized for the people of determination within four different areas within the city, as well as eGames tournament (PlayStation) which included 64 games in the round of 32 qualifiers up until the final match.

Patronage and attention for the players

Salim Bin Hadhiram Al Katibi, who is the chairman of the tournament’s supreme organizing committee, was keen to check on the status of Abdulrahman Ali, who plays for Al Ain Pharmacy team, after sustaining an injury during his team’s match vs Al Ain “A” team, and he instructed to keep up with his medical condition up until the completion of the treatment course.

In his turn, Abdulrahman Ali, who plays for Al Ain Pharmacy team, expressed his deep gratitude and appreciation for the great attention which he received, then he said the following statement: “I have never seen in my life such appreciation and great organization, I cannot find suitable words to express my gratitude and appreciation for the patronage and follow up which I received. Thank you from my heart to the United Arab Emirates and the organizing committee over this big event that befits the name of the beautiful city of Al Ain.”

The biggest trophies in the region for the running races

Among the thrilling competition atmospheres, the organizing committee of Hafeit sports challenge announced a financial award of up to 90K AED for the winners in the running challenge at Hafeit mountain, will be in Al Mibzarah Al Khadra’a.This award is considered the biggest in the region for community running races, where participants have been divided into six competing categories, which include the following distances of 1 km, 3 km, and 5 km for the two categories of citizens and open for both women and men.

Rashid Al Mnai: The interaction of Al Ain community with Hafeet Sport Challenge surpassed all expectations

Rashid Musabbah Al Mnai, General Mangerof Al Ain city Municipality, witnessed this morning the inaugural ceremony of the Institutions Football Championship at Tahnoon bin Mohammed Stadium in Al Qattara, in the presence of Salem bin Hadhiram Al Ketbi, Chairman of the Supreme Organizing Committee of the Championship. The matches have been held among an exceptional sporting environment, embodying the concepts of solidarity and cooperation among community members, and witnessed the participation of a large number of Al Ain Club legends.

Al Mnai expressed his deep thanks, gratitude and appreciation to His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, for his noble patronage and continuous support for Al Ain community and provision of all means to ensure the success of sports and community initiatives. He emphasized that Hafeet Sport Challenge witnesses unprecedented interaction from various segments of community, highlighting the success of the event in enhancing the sportsmanship spirit and spreading the culture of community sports during the Holy Ramadan, so that it remains the most prominent sports event during Ramadan nights in Al Ain.

Al Mnai added that the public engagement with the Challenge, since its launch at the Al Ain Club for People of Determination and even the Governmental Institutions Championship, surpassed expectations, noting that the event created an enjoyable competitive environment that brought together all age groups under the umbrella of sports.

The Organizing Committee appreciates the partners’ efforts and approves increasing financial rewards for people of determination

The Supreme Organizing Committee of HafeetSport Challenge held an important meeting to discuss the performance of the 18 tournaments included in the largest event in the region. During the meeting, chaired by Salem bin Hadhiram Al Ketbi, the value of the financial prizes for winners in the People of Determination Championships has been increased, aiming at enhancing participation and motivating athletes.

Bin Hadhiram expressed his appreciation of the efforts made by the participating entities, including Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination which organized seven championships that attracted 900 athletes, in addition to the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation, Abu Dhabi Cycling Club, Al Ain Equestrian and Shooting Club, Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and Abu Dhabi Police, who contributed to the success of the event and the consolidation of the community sports concept.

Cycling race starts tomorrow

Among the exciting competitions, the Organizing Committee of Hafeet Sport Challenge approved valuable rewards for the winners of the cycling race, scheduled to start tomorrow at 9 pm. The awards of the cycling race are considered the best in the regional community sports races, as participants were divided into four competitive categories, including nationals, public, men and women categories.

UAE trend: Hafeet Challenge dominates the digital scene

#Hafeet_Sport_Challenge went viral, topping the trending list in the UAE, with more than 5 million views until the day before yesterday, reflecting the great popularity and community interest in the event.

Al Ain “A” wins over Al Masry Team by three goals, and Generation 2003 loses to Agthia by four goals

The competitions of the Institutions Championship witnessed intense confrontations, as Al Ain “A” outperformed the Egyptian team with three goals, while Al Ain “B” team, which includes players from the 2003 generation, lost to Agthia with a 0-4 score. The UAE University team defeated the Higher Colleges of Technology 6-0, and the Czech Hospital tied with the Residency and Foreigners Affairs 1-1. Al Ain Municipality team achieved a great triumph over Al Ain Pharmacy with a 4-0 score, while the Department of Economic Development team managed to defeat Ithmar International Holding with the same score.

Esports finals at Hazaa Bin Zayed Stadium

Hazaa Bin Zayed Stadium will host the finals of Hafeet Challenge Esports Championship  (EA FC 25) the day after tomorrow evening, where the it will witness an open audience attendance, after 221 players participated in the Championship and played 190 matches online.

Al Amerah qualifies for the Super Volleyball League amidst an exciting atmosphere

In front a large audience, the Volleyball Championship in Al Amera neighborhood witnessed exciting confrontations, as the Al Amera team managed to qualify for the Super Volleyball League after defeating Al Sad 26-24, and Al Salamat 24-20, confirming its place in the semi-finals.

Today, volleyball lovers are waiting for the announcement of the teams that have qualified for the Super League, as Al Qua’a and Bu Kirayyah will meet in the second group, while the second match will bring together Al Dahraand Al Wagan, and the two winners will qualify to compete for the second card of the Super League. In the Second Group, Al Hair team will meet Zakher, while Al Meryal will confront Al Masoudi, and the two winners will compete for the final card of the Super League.

Exceptional Ramadan at Al Ain

People of determination ignite passions at Hafeet Sport Challenge with an enthusiastic launch

Al Qattara Stadium hosts 6 fierceconfrontations at the Institutions Championships tonight

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, the first version of Hafeet Sport Challenge competitions kicked off yesterday at Al Ain Club for People of Determination Stadium, amidst a sporting atmosphere full of enthusiasm and public interaction.

This Championship represents a distinctive sporting hub that enhances community integration and provides an inspiring competitive environment for People of Determination. It aims also to empower athletes from different categories, encourage them to achieve sporting championships, and highlight their skills in an atmosphere full of challenge and sportsmanship.

The competitions kicked off with football sevens matches for people of determination, where Al Ain Club for People of Determination team managed to achieve a 3-2 exciting victory over Abu Dhabi Club for People of Determination, while the second match ended with the Abu Dhabi Care and Rehabilitation Center winning over the Al Ain Care and Rehabilitation Center with a 2-1 score.
The matches witnessed an exceptional attendance, as fans interacted enthusiastically with the teams competing for the title of the first version of the challenge.

The atmosphere of challenge goes on tonight, with the launch of the Institutions Championship at Tahnoon Bin Mohammed Stadium (Al Qattara), where the match schedule witnesses six strong confrontations:

PlayStation

For E-Sports lovers, the PlayStation Championship competitions begin today, attracting many players in an exciting competitive atmosphere that enhances the sports diversity within the events, in addition to the basketball and volleyball championship matches.

Abdullah Al Kamali: Hafeet Challenge….. aqualitative shift in Al Ain Ramadan nights

Abdullah Al Kamali, Executive Director of People of Determination Sector at Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, emphasized that Hafeet Sport Challenge represents a qualitative addition to Al Ain Ramadan activities, noting that the Organization includes 500 participants in various games; shooting, boccia, football, bocce, athletics, hand and air bikes, in addition to the U-16 games.

“This Championship, which is generously sponsored by His Highness the Ruler’s Representative in Al Ain Region, represents a great joy for the public in the city in the Year of Community, as it includes all categories of women, men, children and people of determination in an atmosphere of intimacy and sportsmanship”, he continued.

“Moreover, this Championship represents a comprehensive sports and social hub that contributes to enhancing the role of sports in empowering people of determination, fostering interaction between different segments of society, and consolidating the values ​​of positivity and challenge during the exceptional nights of Ramadan,” he concluded.