Dubai Sports World opens with biggest offering to date

Sport360 staff 21:37 04/06/2016
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  • A young footballer at Dubai Sports World.

    Promising ‘all sports all summer’, DSW 2016 is spread across DWTC’s Sheikh Saeed Halls 1, 2 and 3, and the Trade Centre Arena, covering 25,000m² of air-conditioned, indoor space. It is set to offer a thrilling 12-week schedule of sports, tournaments and academy training until August 27.

    Heading the list of new attractions is the wrestling ring, which supplements the usual facilities which include basketball courts, football pitches and ping pong tables.

    “We are delighted to support Dubai World Trade Centre’s annual summer sporting initiative that presents fantastic indoor facilities with a vast variety of sports for people of all ages and all skill sets,” said Dubai Sports Council general secretary Saeed Hareb. “Dubai Sports World is a strong partner supporting the Dubai Sports Council in ensuring Dubai’s sporting sector continues to grow and paves the way for positioning Dubai as the pioneering city of sports.”

    As well as the wrestling ring, DSW 2016 rolls out four pro-standard size pitches for five-a-side football, four pro-standard size pitches for seven-a-side football, six basketball courts, three tennis courts, eight badminton courts, 12 ping pong tables, a mini cricket pitch, a regulation-sized volleyball court, a state-of-the-art gym, a dedicated fitness studio for group classes and a cycling studio.

    A free-to-use 545-metre indoor running track is also present.

    DSW provides safe, affordable indoor facilities for grassroots sports programmes for children of all ages, which will be run by leading professional training institutions from across the UAE. Many free sporting activities are available for the entire family, with entry to DSW not costing anything.

    Dedicated coaching for kids and teens from the ages of four-18 comes from Hoops Academy, G-Force Cricket Academy, International Football Academy, Tennis 360, Kanoute Football Academy and Dubai Pro Wrestling Academy.

    “It is finally time to open the doors to Dubai Sports World 2016,” said Ahmed Alkhaja, senior vice president – venues, DWTC. “We are thrilled to welcome sports enthusiasts and professional athletes alike to this 12-week opportunity for indoor sports and fitness.

    “Dubai Sports World 2016 is a unique community platform that encourages a spirit of gamesmanship and camaraderie, all here in the heart of Dubai.

    “We want to reinforce the importance of sports and fitness as a lifestyle, especially for our youth. Dubai Sports World has brought onboard an assortment of leading academies from the UAE to offer a variety of clnics and summer camps, helping the younger generation compete in a healthy yet fun environment.”

    Information about pitch bookings, rates and how to enroll in summer camps can be found on www.dubaisportsworld.ae or by calling +97143064000.

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