The final round of the boys’ category of the ‘Champions of Tomorrow’ campaign concluded on Tuesday with a record turnout.
Skilled athletes came from Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Western Region schools to take part in the finals. The initiative is part of the nationwide efforts to develop the skills of young student athletes and raise the level of sports and health awareness among learners of different age groups across the country.
A total of 894 students qualified for the finals after surviving various elimination rounds held over the previous four months. Students competed in friendly judo, taekwondo, Jiu-Jitsu, athletics, swimming, fencing, archery, football, basketball, handball and volleyball matches.
A special closing ceremony was held at the Petroleum Institute in order to award prizes to the top three winners for primary, secondary and high school levels. H.E.
Dr. Ali Rashid Al Noaimi congratulated this year’s winners, commending their strong performance, competitive spirit, tireless efforts, and continuing quest to improve their talents to achieve higher levels of excellence and success.
A total of 13 teams and 55 individuals from the participating regions emerged as winners across the various categories in the boy’s section of the ‘Champions of Tomorrow 2015-2016.
H.E. Mohammed Salem Al Dhaheri, Executive Director of School Operations, ADEC, said: “The ‘Champions ofT omorrow’ campaign demonstrates the importance of providing an integrated local platform to attract the brightest local young athletes and encourage them to continue to work hard and develop their competencies and athletic skills.
“We congratulate this year’s winners as we affirm our commitment to support and organize more innovative initiatives to achieve our leaders’ vision and raise the country’s name in international sporting events.”
The final round for the girls’ category will be held today (March 8, 2016). A total of 882 students from various schools in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and the Western Region will compete in 11 sporting events.
