Under the patronage and presence of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, the Grand Prix competitions and the World Taekwondo Championships, organized by the Fujairah Martial Arts Club in Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah, under the supervision of the International Federation of the Game and the Emirates Taekwondo Federation, will start this evening, and its activities will continue until the twenty-fifth This month, 128 male and female players from 48 countries participated.
The World Taekwondo Federation granted His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, a black belt of the eighth degree in Taekwondo; In recognition of his endless support for the game.
This came when His Highness received, yesterday, at his palace in Madhab, the President of the International Taekwondo Federation and members of the Executive Office.
His Highness stressed the importance of sport, which has become an integral part of an individual's daily life. Because it plays an active and important role in the rapprochement of individuals and the cohesion of peoples, pointing out that Fujairah opens its doors to all sports events and gatherings, which is an opportunity to highlight the great development and comprehensive renaissance witnessed by the country.
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi also stressed the depth of the distinguished brotherly relations between the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, pointing to the keenness of the Emirate of Fujairah, under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Fujairah, to contribute to the development and development of relations between the two brotherly countries, including achieve their aspirations under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the State “may God protect him” and the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, King of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
This came during his reception at Al-Rumaila Palace, Princess Rima bint Bandar bin Sultan, Undersecretary of the General Sports Authority for Planning and Development, and President of the Saudi Federation for Community Sports.
On another line, Ahmed Hamdan Al Zeyoudi, President of the Emirates Taekwondo Federation and Chairman of the Higher Organizing Committee, confirmed that all preparations for the launch of the World Cup have been completed, adding: “We have worked to make our preparations at the level of anticipation of the Taekwondo family in the world, and there is no doubt that the establishment of the World Championship in Fujairah It is considered a great success for sports in the UAE, and a challenge to the UAE Federation and Fujairah Martial Arts Club, in order to produce the event in an honorable way.”
Abdulaziz Buhendi, Director of the General Authority’s Office in the Eastern Region, announced that, coinciding with the “Year of Zayed Al Khair”, the Zayed Sports Complex in Fujairah continues to host many events, after the first phase of the project was launched last year, describing the complex as one of the largest sports facilities in The region, a beacon and pride for all athletes, and the culmination of many years of effort.
Nader Abu Shaweesh, the coach, announced that the start will be with the holding of the final round of the Grand Prix competition. After the grand prize, the Taekwondo World Championship for teams will start, which will be held on 24 and 25 with the participation of 16 teams from different countries of the world, in addition to the host country's UAE team.