Emirati team to compete in UAE-Turkmenistan Tactical Games Championship

Gulf Today, Staff Reporter

Emirates Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation has announced the participation of the UAE team in the UAE-Turkmenistan Tactical Games Championship.

The championship will take place in Turkmenistan from October 11–17 and is organised by the UAE Embassy in Turkmenistan, featuring 105 male and female players from teams.

The participation in the competition serves to strengthen the friendship ties between the UAE and Turkmenistan.

Sheikh Abdullah Bin Hamad Bin Saif Al Sharqi, Chairman of the Emirates Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation, appreciated the efforts of the UAE Embassy in Turkmenistan for inviting the national athletes for the championship.

He wished the UAE athletes success.

The UAE national team delegation is headed by Ahmed Bin Dhabi Al Falasi, a member of the Board of Directors of the Emirates Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation and Chairman of the Fitness Committee.

Five players taking part in the championship include Ali Darwish Al Marri, Moatasem Al Fadil, Abu Bakr Muhammad Al Hoqqani, Rashid Muhammad Al Marri, Salem Muhammad Al Ali, and Ahmed Humaid Al Zaabi.

Falasi described the UAE’s participation in the championship as important in many aspects.

“The event will help us strengthen sporting ties with the Republic of Turkmenistan and enhance cooperation.

“It will also give our players a chance to sharpen their skills ahead of the continental championships taking place at the start of the 2024 season.

“Another aspect is the growth of fitness sports as well as the exchange of knowledge,” he added.