3,000 take part in Zayed Charity Run in Brazil
- Last updated: October 6, 2025 | 10:36
The Zayed Charity Run concluded its second stop of the 2025-2026 season on Sunday in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, drawing more than 3,000 runners from across the world, including over 200 UAE participants, in a vibrant atmosphere that celebrated the spirit of giving, unity, and compassion embodied by this global initiative.
In its first appearance in South America, UAE runners claimed five medals out of twelve awarded across all categories, securing one gold, two silver, and two bronze medals, while Brazilian participants earned seven.
Winners were honoured by Sharif Essa AlSuwaidi, UAE Ambassador to Brazil, and in the presence of Lt. Gen. (Rtd.) Mohamed Helal Al Kaabi, Chairman of the Higher Organising Committee of the Zayed Charity Run, alongside senior local officials from Rio de Janeiro.
The Rio edition reaffirmed the Run’s status as one of the world’s leading humanitarian sporting events, extending its mission to build bridges between nations through the legacy of the late Sheikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may his soul rest in peace - a legacy grounded in generosity, solidarity, and human connection.
Proceeds from this edition will be directed to Rio Solidario, a leading Brazilian non-profit organisation supporting vulnerable children, women, and families, reflecting the Run’s mission of transforming sport into a platform for hope and humanitarian impact.
UAE runners took all three top positions in the 5 km men’s category; Rashid Al Naqbi - Gold, Saud Al Zaabi - Silver, and Saif Al Alawi - Bronze.
In the 10 km men’s category, Abdelali Bouazzaoui won silver and Obaid Al Nuaimi took bronze.
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