Abu Dhabi (Etihad)
His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, witnessed the event of the eighth International Day of Yoga 2022, which was held at Zayed Cricket Stadium, organized by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council in cooperation with the Embassy of the Republic of India in the country, and the Abu Dhabi Cricket Club, under the slogan “Yoga for Humanity”. , amid the interaction of more than 5,000 participants of different nationalities and cultures in the UAE community.
On this occasion, His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan said: “I am pleased to participate with you to celebrate together the eighth International Day of Yoga. ».
His Excellency added: “We in the UAE are aware of the importance of providing a safe and stable life for everyone everywhere. The wise leadership of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State, may God protect him, has enabled us to live in a country that embodies the highest meanings of tolerance and cooperation, which made us able To devote all of our lives to peace, tolerance and social responsibility.
His Excellency continued: “The participants in the activities of the eighth International Day of Yoga from different nationalities, cultures, religions and ethnicities reflect the demographic diversity of the Emirates, which is characterized by the strength of tolerance and coexistence, which calls us to continue devoting ourselves to thinking and working together as one human family, through understanding others and believing that they are human beings worthy of respect. They deserve sympathy, so that we can become champions of human rights, human dignity and a happy and fulfilling life for all.”
His Excellency concluded: “The Republic of India has fruitful, strong and distinguished relations and bonds, and we are grateful for the opportunity provided by the eighth International Day of Yoga to deepen our friendships and the existing understanding between our two countries. that we have to make the world a better place.”
For his part, Sanjay Sudhir, Ambassador of the Republic of India to the UAE, said: “We extend our thanks and gratitude to His Excellency Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence, for his generous sponsorship and honorable attendance at the International Yoga Day celebrations that were held at Zayed Cricket Stadium in Abu Dhabi, in the presence of more than 5000 participants, from different nationalities, cultures, religions and ethnicities, and thanks are also extended to the Abu Dhabi Sports Council for its full support in organizing this important event, and to all supporters, partners and volunteers.”
For his part, Aref Hamad Al Awani, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said: “We are proud of the impressive image witnessed in Abu Dhabi’s celebration of the eighth International Day of Yoga, as Abu Dhabi reaffirms the value and importance of the interaction of its community on such important occasions, and their keenness to adopt a positive sports pattern for an ideal and healthy life. In addition to the established international leadership and a prominent position among the cities of the developed world.”
He added: “The interaction of more than 5,000 participants from different nationalities and cultures represents a new gain for community sports in Abu Dhabi and a distinctive addition to its busy journey, and it also represents an important indication of the extent to which community groups interact with the activities and initiatives provided by the Abu Dhabi Sports Council throughout the year, which aspire to improve the lifestyle of members of the community. The community in terms of physical aspects and its direct reflection on the health and happiness of the individual in the community and its role in supporting the quality of life index in Abu Dhabi,” praising the fruitful cooperation with the Embassy of the friendly Republic of India in the country, all partners, security men and volunteers, and the Abu Dhabi Cricket Club, for their role in presenting an event worthy of Abu Dhabi’s stature. her sports community.
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