Abu Dhabi: The Zayed Higher Organization for People of Determination (ZHO) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the UAE Modern Pentathlon Federation, to bolster the development of modern pentathlon among People of Determination.
The partnership includes incorporating modern pentathlon into events organized by ZHO-affiliated sports clubs, registering committed athletes with the federation, supporting their involvement, and granting access to facilities and sporting goods to organize regional competitions and national team camps centered around modern pentathlon for People of Determination.
The MoU was signed at the Al Ain Club for People of Determination by Abdullah Al-Hamidan, Secretary-General of ZHO, and Dr. Huda Abdul Rahman Al Matroushi, Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the UAE Modern Pentathlon Federation.
The Secretary-General of ZHO commended that the federation’s endeavors to secure sporting achievements for the UAE regionally and internationally.
“People of determination are part of our unified society, and we always aim to integrate them through programs and events executed by the organization, particularly in sports, with active participation from governmental and private entities within the framework of social cooperation, achieving the integration goal that the organization strives to accomplish,” Al-Hamidan added.
The Chairperson of the Board of Directors of the UAE Modern Pentathlon Federation Dr. Al Matroushi underscored that the collaboration with ZHO advances a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing modern pentathlon for People of Determination.
In conjunction with the signing ceremony, the Al Ain Club for People of Determination, affiliated with ZHO, organized the “Laser Run for People of Determination” championship. The competition featured both male and female determined athletes engaging in running and laser pistol shooting, integral components of modern pentathlon competitions.