UAE athletes to compete at Asian Youth and Islamic Solidarity Games

The UAE National Olympic Committee has announced details of the country's participation in the 3rd Asian Youth Games in Bahrain from October 22-31, and the 6th Islamic Solidarity Games in Saudi Arabia from November 7-21.

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The announcement was made during a press conference at the Committee's headquarters in Dubai, attended by representatives of sports federations and media outlets.

Ahmed Al Tayeb, Director of Technical and Sports Affairs at the Committee, conveyed the greetings of Faris Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of the Committee, before outlining that the UAE delegation will take part in the Asian Youth Games alongside 5,000 athletes from 45 nations competing in 24 sports across 253 events.

The UAE will participate in 18 sports: handball, basketball (3x3), equestrian (show jumping and endurance), athletics, swimming, road cycling, boxing, muay thai, weightlifting, triathlon, taekwondo, table tennis, camel racing, badminton, golf, judo, jiu-jitsu, and mixed martial arts. The delegation will include 152 athletes, 107 men and 45 women.