Abu Dhabi (Etihad)
The Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination held a ceremony to honor the Knights of Will, the Foundation’s stars, members of our national teams, achievers and participants in the Asian Paralympic Games hosted by Hangzhou, China. In this tournament, UAE athletes achieved 8 new records at different levels, and 11 medals (4 gold). And 4 silver and 3 bronze), including 8 medals for the organization’s champions, two gold, three silver and two bronze. Shooter Obaid Al-Dahmani also obtained a new qualification card for the next Paralympic Games through his results in the “Asian Paralympic Games”, raising the number of UAE representatives in “Paris 2024”.
The Foundation’s champions succeeded greatly, as Abdullah Sultan Al-Eryani won a gold medal in the R7 50m SH1 rifle shooting, another bronze in the 50m R6 SH1 rifle shooting, a gold medal for Noura Al-Ketbi in athletics – shot put, a silver for Dhikra Al-Kaabi in athletics – mace, and another bronze. For the same female athlete in athletics – shot put, a silver for Saif Al Dhaheri in shooting the R9 SH2 50m socket rifle, a bronze for Saif Mohammed Al Nuaimi in the R3 10m SH1 air rifle, and a silver for Mohammed Al Kaabi in athletics – shot put.
The ceremony, which was held in the sports hall of the Foundation’s Al Ain Club for People of Determination in the Al Ain region, was attended by Abdullah Abdul Ali Al Humaidan, Secretary General of the Zayed Higher Organization, Abdullah Ismail Al Kamali, Executive Director of the Foundation’s People of Determination Sector, members of the delegation of our national team, members of the Foundation and their families, and a group of the Foundation’s leaders. During which the necks of the heroes were surrounded with roses.
Abdullah Al Kamali praised the results of our athletes participating in the tournament, and extended his highest thanks and appreciation to our wise leadership for its constant interest in the Knights of Will and its unlimited support, and said: “Without this support, we would not have achieved these achievements.”
He congratulated the heroes of the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination and the delegation of our national teams, pointing out that they were on time and up to the responsibility entrusted to them, and fulfilled the promise by reaching the podiums and raising the country’s flag in this global forum, pointing out that the heroes of the Foundation are a source of pride and pride for all the people of the Emirates. For their efforts and sacrifices, he added: “Thank you to everyone who contributed to achieving all the sporting achievements for people of determination. Thank you to all the families and the technical and administrative resources who were the strong supporter of these heroes in their journey. They are partners in this achievement.”
For their part, our heroes expressed their great happiness with this humanitarian initiative on the part of the Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, and they extended their greetings and appreciation to the organization and its management for this quick honor, and praised the achievements achieved and the successful participation in the Asian Paralympic Games competitions.
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