Sports Minister visits UAE Paralympics team in Paris

The UAE's Minister of Sport, Ahmed Belhoul Al Falasi, said the resolve of People of Determination to raise the UAE flag at major international events is a source of pride and a model for all athletes to follow, as he visited the team in the Olympic Village at the Paralympics Games in Paris on Thursday.

The minister praised the readiness of the national team to build on the achievements accomplished in recent years, including the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games and the Asian Para Games held in Hangzhou, China, in 2023.

He said, “We will continue to support and nurture our People of Determination champions so that their success is distinguished and sustainable on the international stage, setting an example for elevating UAE sports to new levels.”.

The minister toured the Olympic Village, ensuring all comforts for the UAE delegation are in place. He also visited the International Paralympic Committee’s Athletes’ Council voting booth, which is being held throughout the Games, with UAE shooter Saif Al Nuaimi nominated for membership.

He was welcomed by Mohammed Fadel Al Hameli, Chairman of the UAE Paralympics Committee who is leading the UAE delegation to Paris 2024, Tariq Sultan bin Khadem, Vice-Chairman of the National Paralympic Committee, Gareth Wynn, Chief Communications Officer at Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and members of the committee's board of directors and delegation.