Abu Dhabi education authority launched a year-long sports competition program in the capital to promote active and healthy lifestyle. The initiative was named as Champions of Tomorrow’ and was promoted among various public schools in the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
The competitions will focus on nine Olympic Games, and will first be organized at the school level to promote Healthy Lifestyle. Pupils who excel will then be chosen to represent each of the three regions: Abu Dhabi city, Al Ain and the Western Region. Winning teams and athletes will eventually participate in the emirate-wide finals to be held in the second half of the 2014-2015 academic years.
Activities for the current academic year include athletics, football, swimming, gymnastics, fencing, judo, handball, basketball and volleyball.
According to Adec regulations for the competitions, 70 per cent of each participating team must comprise Emirati pupils and children born to Emirati mothers. However, Dr Amal told Gulf News that she encouraged all pupils to apply for the competitions to ensure Healthy Lifestyle.
There will also be other activities throughout the year, including cycling, racing and beach sports. On February 26, about 3,000 pupils will run a marathon at the capital’s Yas Arena.
In order to create greater enthusiasm for the year-long sporting drive, the Adec will also organise an open Sports Day for pupils in February. Activities include running, football, handball, jiu jitsu and chess. The entire initiative is being organised in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC). Its secretary-general, Arif Al Awani, said that the various events would help discover and hone pupils who can go on to represent UAE on the international sporting stage for Healthy Lifestyle and fitter UAE.
This initiative will enhance sporting awareness among the young students and will teach them the importance of Healthy Lifestyle.
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