ABU DHABI, 5th September / WAM / The UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation will organize the UAE Youth Championship on Friday to kick off the season at the Sports Tent (Dome 321 Sports) at Al Hudayriat Island in Abu Dhabi.
513 male and female players representing 49 clubs will participate in the tournament which will be held from 8th to 10th September.
Weigh-ins and medicals for participants begin tomorrow at Dusit Thani Hotel in Abu Dhabi, InterContinental Festival City Hotel in Dubai and Hilton Garden Inn Ras Al Khaimah.
Participants were divided into 6 age groups: (8 to 9 years old), (10 to 11 years old), (12 to 13 years old), (14 to 15 years old), (16 to 17 years old) and (17 to 23 years old). up to age).
Tariq Mohammed Al Muhairi, Managing Director of the UAE Muay Thai and Kickboxing Federation said: “We are delighted to announce the organization of the tournament as we are keen to reach out to all age groups in the community and clubs at the state level. To achieve our goals of expanding the base of the game, spreading its culture and including it in our ambitious programs and projects.”
He stressed that the participation of 513 male and female players confirms the level of sport among generations in society, their interest and passion and their big ambitions to provide better levels and competitions, which reflects positively on development. Club and national teams, and contributes to providing them with talented and distinguished individuals.
He added: The Game Federation under the leadership of His Excellency Abdullah Saeed Al Neyadi is keen on all aspects of growth and development in its journey, and to advance it globally, providing opportunities through strong players, multiple tournaments and activities. experiences and communication, and creating champions, which translates our vision to achieve greater achievement in all fields.” Continental and International Forums.