2022 World Paraplegic Shooting championship coming to Al Ain

tion of five World Cup tournaments. In previous years, the organization received a certificate of appreciation and praise from both the participants and the International Paralympic Committee, which resulted in a direct request from the committee’s for the organization to organize the first world championship in the region”.

For her part, Jeslin Breeze, Chairperson of the Technical Committee of the World Paralympic Shooting Championships, expressed her thanks and appreciation to the government and people of the United Arab Emirates, the Emirate of Abu Dhabi and to Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination for agreeing to organize and host the tournament’s competitions. This important competition marks the conclusion of the sports season, and in light of the success of Abu Dhabi and Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination in hosting a series of world cup tournaments in previous years, in the welcoming culture of the United Arab Emirate, it is set to be the highlight of the sporting year for the International Shooting Committee.

She added that this year’s tournament, 2022, will differ from previous tournaments as it is the most important tournament in the FIFA calendar, where it is expected that a record number of athletes, delegations and countries will participate for the chance to secure qualification for the Paris Paralympic Games 2024. This expectation will require a tremendous effort from the event organizing committee to ensure the event’s success.

Perez confirmed that the Paralympic Shooting Committee trusts the city of Al Ain and the exemplary facilities of Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Clubs, to deliver excellence in the organization and hosting of this event, as the world’s most talented athletes of determination look forward to having the opportunity to showcase their skills and test their abilities. She offered her best wishes to all athletes of determination on their journey to achieve sporting excellence.

His Excellency Abdullah Ismail Al Kamali, Executive Director of the People of Determination Sector at Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination, said that the organization and the Emirate of Abu Dhabi are looking forward to hosting this championship in Al Ain.

The hosting of this event marks an opportunity to build upon the unparalleled success of the five previous world cup tournaments hosted here, a success that the Emirate of Abu Dhabi is deeply proud of, as it distinguished the Emirate as an exemplary host of sporting events for people of determination.

This tournament also serves as an opportunity for our athletes to once again raise the UAE flag at an international sporting event.

He stressed that Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination has been implementing a comprehensive plan since the day that Abu Dhabi was confirmed as the championship host and organizer, to ensure optimal organization and preparation for the event.

The plans also take into account any global developments, especially in relation to health advisories, to secure the confidence of the International Paralympic Committee and the Shooting Committee, to host a tournament that will be a beacon of excellence, as has come to be expected of the Emirate.

His Excellency Abdullah Al Kamali added that this major global sporting event for people of determination sports will include competitions between the world-leading marksmen and women in an effort to qualify for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games.

We wish our UAE athletes the very best in this upcoming championship, in the hope that they will be successful in securing their qualification for the Paris Games, in light of the outstanding results achieved by the organization’s shooting team in previous tournaments, as representatives of the UAE, the organization and the sport.