Al Ain organizes a sports day for people of determination

In collaboration with Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club organized a sports day for people of determination that included a friendly volleyball match, integrating Al Ain’s volleyball team with people with disabilities. Additionally, there were other games in the event provided for the attendees at the main hall attached to Khalifa bin Zayed Stadium yesterday evening (Monday).

The event was attended by His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Al Dhaheri, head of the Steering Committee of Al Ain Sports Club Company, and His Excellency Abdullah Al Kamali, Executive Director of the organization’s People of Determination Sector.

After the match, the Al Ain team for people of determination was honored with commemorative gifts and Al Ain Club shield. A group photo was taken with all the participants of the event.

His Excellency Mohammed Abdullah Al Dhaheri, head of the Steering Committee of Al Ain Sports Club Company, welcomed Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination. Through this event, he emphasized the support of the wise leadership of the United Arab Emirates for people of determination, their involvement in all sports activities, the provision of all necessary resources to fully integrate them into society and enable their positive participation, ensure their integration in their social surrounding, and empower their positive participation in developing their future and the future of their country.

He expressed his sincere gratitude to Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination for responding to the invitation and participating in this event, which embodies the importance of the role of clubs in providing and utilizing all their facilities for people of determination, stating that, “We were delighted with this match that was an experience through which we tried to shed more light on our target of removing any obstacles and barriers that may hinder the release of the hidden potential of these talented individuals.”

On his part, His Excellency Abdullah Al Kamali, Executive Director of the organization’s People of Determination Secto, praised the concept of organizing the event and the sports match between the Organization’s members and Al Ain Sports and Cultural Club’s first volleyball team. He considered it a model for empowering and integrating the Organization’s students and bringing joy to them. He also commended the fruitful cooperation between the Organization and Al Ain Club, which continues to benefit people of determination.

He emphasized that sports represent an important aspect in the lives of these individuals and an effective educational tool with guaranteed results within the Organization’s efforts to empower and integrate them into society. He pointed out that the partnership between the two parties extends to various events and collaborative initiatives. The Organization previously produced sports scarves for the Club made by its members and launched a sports encouragement initiative supported by the Club, in addition to organizing joint sports events between the two parties.

His Excellency Al Kamali pointed out that Al Ain Sports Club is an ideal model of sports institutions in supporting and empowering people of determination as part of their social responsibility and care for these groups. It represents a great sports castle at the national level, contributing to enriching national teams with outstanding resources that elevate the name of the UAE in all arenas.