Abu Dhabi (WAM)
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of Al Wahda Club, and in cooperation with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, Al Wahda Football Club inaugurated the activities and matches of the 20th Zayed International Cup for Juniors with the slogan “The Year of the Fifty”, during the opening ceremony held at the club’s academy headquarters. In the Shahama area of Abu Dhabi.
The organizing committee has identified under-15 teams to participate in the tournament during its current session, with the participation of Al Wahda, Al Ain, Al Jazira and Bani Yas clubs, representatives of Abu Dhabi, PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon of Portugal, Partizan of Serbia, and Glina of Slovakia.
During the opening ceremony, Rashid Al Zaabi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Al Wahda Football Club and Chairman of the Organizing Committee, praised the support given by the wise leadership to sports and athletes in general and football in particular, and its keenness to empower and enhance the participation of various segments of society and age groups in this sector.
Rashid Al Zaabi and members of the organizing committee also praised the support and interest of His Highness Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, and the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Theyab bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of Al Wahda Club for the championship.
The course activities will continue until mid-April, and include competitive matches for the age groups that simulate in their organization and rules the matches and competitions of the first teams, in addition to a number of technical forums with the aim of exchanging and sharing experiences, cultural and recreational activities, and a number of tourism activities for the course’s guests.
#Wahda #opens #Zayed #International #Cup #Juniors