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Gulf Today
6 days ago
- General
- Gulf Today
Dubai to fifth edition of Asian Youth Para Games in December
The countdown to the 5th Asian Youth Para Games has officially begun as the host city contract was signed between Asian Paralympic Committee and Dubai Club for People of Determination, the local organising committee for the event. Majid Al Usaimi, the APC President, and Thani Juma Berregad, Dubai Club for People of Determination Chairman, signed the contract on behalf of their respective organisations, at the APC headquarters in Dubai. To be held under the patronage of Sheikh Mansoor Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council, the 5th Asian Youth Para Games will take place from December 7 to 14 in Dubai, UAE, featuring 11 sports. This is the second time Dubai will host the Games – it first hosted the Asian Youth Para Games in 2017. During the signing ceremony, Al Usaimi thanked Sheikh Mansoor for his commitment to the continuation of the Asian Youth Para Games, after the original host city Tashkent was unable to go ahead with staging games, originally scheduled for October. The APC President emphasised that this stance demonstrates the UAE and Dubai's commitment to supporting the People of Determination across all sectors. Al Usaimi also thanked the Dubai Club for People of Determination's initiative to host this important Asian event, noting that the club has taken numerous stances under difficult circumstances, demonstrating its full commitment to the development of the international Paralympic movement. He pointed out that the responsibility for continuing the Youth Games in the world's largest continent is one of the major objectives of the Asian Paralympic Movement. 'Our young athletes are among the most important investments on the Asian continent and globally. And we, at the Asian Paralympic Committee, seek to ensure the sustainability of our work to provide the best services for people of determination at the highest quality to achieve the organisation's goals.' "In this context, the Asian Paralympic Committee has raised the slogan to develop players from youth to professionals, charting a clear path to achieve this through various competitions throughout the season and training the cadres who work with the players, including classifiers and coaches." For his part, Berregad expressed his happiness at the Dubai Club for People of Determination hosting this important Games, indicating that they are up to the challenge of presenting an exceptional championship despite the short duration of the event. "Over the years, the UAE and Dubai have gained a prestigious status by hosting many major and successful regional and international sporting events. They continue to enhance this image, offering the world amazing experiences and leaving an exemplary impact on the Asian stage." "We are committed to delivering an exceptional edition by putting forth our utmost efforts to make the Games the strongest and best," he added.
Hi Dubai
6 days ago
- General
- Hi Dubai
Dubai to Host 5th Asian Youth Para Games in December 2025
Dubai has officially been confirmed as the host city for the 5th Asian Youth Para Games, set to take place from 7 to 14 December 2025. The announcement follows the signing of the host city contract between the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) and the Dubai Club for People of Determination, who will lead the Local Organising Committee. The signing ceremony, held at the APC headquarters in Dubai, saw His Excellency Majid Al Usaimi, APC President, and His Excellency Thani Juma Berregad, Chairman of the Dubai Club for People of Determination, formalise the agreement. The Games will be held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council. Dubai steps in to host the Games after Tashkent, the originally scheduled host city, withdrew. This marks the second time Dubai will host the prestigious event, having previously staged it in 2017. Al Usaimi expressed gratitude to the UAE leadership for ensuring the continuity of the Games, calling it a testament to the country's commitment to supporting People of Determination. He noted that the Games are a cornerstone in nurturing young para-athletes and growing the Paralympic movement across Asia. Berregad affirmed the Dubai Club's readiness to deliver a high-calibre event despite the short preparation time. He highlighted the UAE's track record in hosting major international sporting events and vowed to present an 'exceptional edition' of the Games. The 2025 Games will feature competitions across 11 sports, with the aim of fostering young talent and further integrating inclusive sports across the continent. News Source: Dubai Media Office
Gulf Today
08-05-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
UAE's Bedwawi makes winning start at 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton event
Jamal Al Bedwawi brought cheers to the UAE team after making a winning start in his men's singles Wheelchair (WH1) event at the 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International 2025. In men's singles WH1 Group B, Bedwawi defeated Czech Republic's Milo Bauer in two contrasting games 21-18, 21-2 continuing his good form from last month's Czech Para Badminton International 2025. The Emirati player next faces second seed and Paris 2024 Paralympics silver medallist Choi Jungman in the third round of men's singles WH1. 'I wasn't thinking about the win but about fighting for every point. Every win makes me more confident and the medal at Czech Republic made me more responsible to win medals for UAE,' said the 26-year-old trainee at the Dubai Club for People of Determination. Bedwawi admitted that he has always been a fighter. Ever since he met with an accident in 2012, Bedwawi has fought back his spinal cord injury to take up wheelchair basketball and now Para Badminton as the biggest achievements in life. 'I will fight tomorrow as well. It will be a good learning experience against him (Choi Jungman),' he said of his upcoming match against the Korean giant. Meanwhile, top seeds and title favourites Cheah Liek Hou of Malaysia, Hong Kong's Chu Man Kai and seasoned Koreans Kim Jung Jun and Choi Jungman all were in action on the second day of competitions. For Man Kai, he admitted his love for Dubai and said it's like his second home. 'I have been coming here since the first edition and I am looking forward to winning some medals this time as well,' said the reigning Asian Para Games champion who is competing in men's singles, men's doubles, and mixed doubles Short Stature (SH6) category events. The Shabab Al Ahli Club witnessed some thrilling action as the Paralympic stars were on show while there were some who also stole the show in women's Standing Lower (SL3) category. Top seed in women's singles SL3 event, Ukraine's Oksana Kozyna had to come back from a game down to overcome Australia's Vinot Celine Aurelie in three games 12-21, 21-19, 21-11. 'It was a tough match. I lost to her in the group matches in Spain, so I was prepared for the match. I am hoping to win it big on Sunday,' added Kozyna, the Tokyo 2022 world champion.
Al Etihad
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Al Etihad
Fazza Dubai Para Badminton: Al Bedwawi seeks more net gains for UAE at home after historic feat
6 May 2025 21:58 KUUMAR SHYAM (ABU DHABI )Fresh after creating history for the nation, Emirati para shuttler Jamal Al Bedwawi is leading a hopeful hosts' contingent at the sixth Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International, which kicked off at the Shabab Al Ahli club on Tuesday. Thrilling action is expected over the next few days as 150 shuttlers from 30 nations will be in action at the championships that run until May Bedwawi is coming on the back of clinching UAE's first-ever international medal in para badminton with a bronze medal in the Czech Republic last month. A trainee at the Dubai Club for People of Determination, Al Bedwawi is hoping to continue the same momentum at home, where he will be competing in all three events – men's singles WH1, men's doubles WH1-WH2 and mixed doubles a dollop of extra motivation was needed, Al Bedwawi has that too, as he features in a sleek promotional video made by the organisers for the tournament, in which Al Bedwawi plays a few shots on an airstrip in Dubai before undertaking a skydiving adventure. The hopes of the 26-year-old will be sky high, who understands the spotlight will be on him and has a responsibility to win a medal for the nation. Al Bedwawi, who has been playing the sport for the past three years and has also participated at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games, said, 'I'm more confident now – I feel I am responsible to win a gold medal for the nation.'For the Emirati, who sustained a spinal cord injury and damaged nerve following an accident in 2012, badminton means 'freedom, power to achieve his long-cherished goals.'My personal goals will be to improve my world ranking and more medals winning show,' added the ever-smiling player, who is also a key member of the UAE national wheelchair basketball will be joined by his training partners Siham Al Rasheedy (women's singles WH2) and event debutant Omair Mohammed (men's singles WH1) – both of whom will be pairing up with Al Bedwawi for the mixed doubles and men's doubles UAE team will also have a representative in the men's SU5 category with Sinan Asif set to compete in three UAE team has been coached by Aditya Singh for the last two years, with long-term goals set on the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics. 'The team is gelling well and making rapid improvements. Playing more international events will help the players grow mentally and physically,' said para shuttlers in the world, including Paralympic and Asian Para Games stars, will be taking part. Malaysia's Paris 2024 Games champion Cheah Liek Hou (SU5) will lead the star-studded field, which will also include Paralympic and Asian Para Games medallists from South Korea, India and Hong Kong, among Korea will be spearheaded by seasoned wheelchair shuttlers and Paris 2024 silver medallist Choi Jungman (men's WH1) and Kim Jungjun (men's WH2), a bronze medallist in Paris. Meanwhile, India has the largest contingent of 28 members and will bank on their Tokyo 2020 Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar (men's SH6) and Asian Para Games medallist Sukant Kadam (men's SL4), Mandeep Kaur (women's SL3), among others. For Hong Kong, Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games gold medallist Chu Man Kai returns to the Emirate of Dubai for the sixth time.
Gulf Today
06-05-2025
- Sport
- Gulf Today
Shuttler Bedwawi to lead UAE charge at 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton event
After making history for the nation, Emirati Para shuttler Jamal Khalifa Al Bedwawi is set to lead a new-look UAE team at the 6th Fazza Dubai Para Badminton International 2025. Bedwawi clinched UAE's first ever international medal in Para Badminton with a bronze medal at the Czech Para Badminton International 2025 last month. A trainee at the Dubai Club for People of Determination, Bedwawi is hoping to continue the same momentum at home where he will be competing in all three events – men's singles WH1, men's doubles WH1-WH2 and mixed doubles WH1-WH2. The 26-year-old will be joined by his Dubai Club training partners Siham Alrasheedy (women's singles WH2) and event debutant Omair Mohammed (men's singles WH1) – both of whom will be pairing up with Bedwawi for the mixed doubles and men's doubles event. The UAE team will also have a representative in men's SU5 category with Sinan Asif set to compete in three events. Bedwawi, who sustained a spinal cord injury and damaged nerve following an accident in 2012, understands all eyes will be on him at home this week, and he is ready to take the responsibility to win a medal for the nation. 'I'm more confident now – I feel I am responsible to win a gold medal for the nation,' said Al Bedwawi, who is playing the sport for last three years and has also participated at the Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games. For the Emirati player badminton means gives 'freedom, power to achieve his long-cherished goals'. 'My personal goals will be to improve my world ranking and more medal winning show,' added the ever-smiling player, who is also a key member at the UAE national wheelchair basketball team. The UAE team has been coached by Aditya Singh for the last two years with long-term goals set on the Los Angeles 2028 Paralympics. 'The team is gelling well and making rapid improvements. Playing more international events will help the players grow mentally and physically. We are keenly looking forward to the Fazza Championships,' said Singh. A thrilling action is expected over the next few days as 150 shuttlers from 30 nations will be in action at the championships that runs until May 11. Top Para shuttlers in the world including Paralympic and Asian Para Games stars have arrived for the championships and trained at the official venue. Malaysia's Paris 2024 Games champion Cheah Liek Hou (SU5) will lead the star-studded field which will also include Paralympic and Asian Para Games medallists from South Korea, India and Hong Kong among others. South Korea will be spearheaded by seasoned wheelchair shuttlers and Paris 2024 silver medallist Choi Jungman (men's WH1) and Kim Jungjun (men's WH2), a bronze medallist in Paris. Meanwhile, India will bank on their Tokyo 2020 Paralympic champion Krishna Nagar (men's SH6) and Asian Para Games medallist Sukant Kadam (men's SL4), Mandeep Kaur (women's SL3) among others in the largest contingent of 28 members. For Hong Kong, Hangzhou 2022 Asian Para Games gold medallist Chu Man Kai returns to the UAE Emirate Dubai for the sixth time. Ahead of the competition, the championships also witnessed 30 new shuttlers getting their classification.
