Dubai: Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and Dubai World Trade Center (DWTC) have organized a series of community sports events as part of their ‘Our Sports Summer Initiative.’ The sports events aimed to provide continuous support for elderly citizens as well as promote a healthy and active lifestyle.
The events were held at the Dubai Sports World courts, with participation from Thukher Social Club. Mr. Saeed Hareb, the Secretary-General of DSC, and Mr. Mahir AbdulKarim Julfar, the Executive Vice President at DWTC, were present at the event.
The Thukher Club exhibited impressive performances, defeating DSC in the tug-of-war competition and drawing 4-4 in the football match.
The competitions motivated the elderly citizens to continue their engagement in sports and social activities, fostering their well-being as well as allowing them to meet with friends and colleagues.
Mr. Hareb expressed his delight at meeting the senior citizens of Thukher Club and stressed the relevance of such events to encourage their active participation. The Secretary-General commended their interaction with their counterparts, highlighting that they can still perform outstandingly.
The collaboration with DWTC and the Community Development Authority played a vital role in organizing this event for elderly citizens. As a part of the program, various activities were conducted, offering the elderly citizens the opportunity to engage in their favorite sports and enjoy different activities.
Furthermore, Mr. Julfar noted the commitment to continue partnerships and launch similar initiatives throughout the year, focusing on various social classes.