UAE's 14 athletes competing in five sports at the Paris 2024 Olympics represent a key milestone in enhancing the country's global sports presence and advancing future generations' aspirations.
Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, the Minister of Sports, highlighted it in a recent statement.
Dr. Al Falasi said, “We wish our champions the best in the Olympic event. We follow them with passion and are confident in their ability to proudly represent the country in the Paris 2024 Olympic Games.”
The UAE delegation comprises of 14 athletes and 24 administrative, technical, and medical staff. The athletes will compete in five sports: equestrian, judo, cycling, swimming, and athletics.
From July 26 to August 11, 2024, 10,500 athletes from 200 National Olympic Committees will compete in 32 sports across 329 events at 35 venues in the presence of 20,000 media representatives and 45,000 volunteers. The Games include 754 events alongside 350,000 hours of television broadcast.
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