In a significant sporting event, over 100 students participated in the skiing competitions as part of the Dubai School Games, demonstrating the growing interest in winter sports among the youth in Dubai. The competitions were organized through a collaborative effort between the Dubai Sports Council and the UAE Ski Academy, in partnership with Ski Dubai, providing an inspiring platform for talented students in the field of skiing.
Exciting Competitive Atmosphere
The skiing competitions concluded as part of the Dubai School Games, held under the patronage of the Dubai Sports Council and the UAE Ski Academy, in collaboration with Ski Dubai, featuring participation from more than 100 students from various schools in Dubai. The participants competed in the presence of Ghanem Mubarak Al-Hajri, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Sports, across four age categories: under 10, 12, 14, and 16 years, in an atmosphere that reflected the increasing interest in winter sports among school students.
Results and Achievements
Alfred Maroun Khoury won the title in the under 8 boys category, while Allegra De Baker claimed the same title for girls. Danny Baker Alexander emerged victorious in the under 10 category, with Athena Makonnen winning the girls’ title in that category. In the under 12 category, Iyad Mahboub secured the title, while Konstantina Zamani won for the girls. In the under 14 category, Ethan Francis triumphed, with Lucia Villa taking the girls’ title. Concluding the categories, Vamsili Ethan won the under 16 title, and Niafi Masters claimed the girls’ title.
Support from Sports Institutions
Ghanem Mubarak Al-Hajri emphasized that the Dubai School Games represent a model for the integration of institutional efforts among sports entities in nurturing talent from a young age, aligning with the country’s initiatives in the “Year of the Family” by enhancing the family’s role as a partner in discovering and honing children’s skills. He also mentioned that the championship supports the Ministry of Sports’ vision for developing school sports and preparing a generation capable of representing the country in various forums.
Future Directions
In this regard, Saeed Hareb, Secretary-General of the Dubai Sports Council, noted that supporting these championships is part of the strategy to enhance school sports. He affirmed that the inclusion of skiing for the first time in the championship reflects a trend towards diversifying sports and opening new horizons for students to discover unconventional skills, keeping pace with the evolution of the sporting landscape in the country.