ABU DHABI, 8th March, 2023 (WAM) — H.H. Sheikh Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chairman of Abu Dhabi Executive Council, received the UAE showjumping team, in the presence of Sheikha Fatima bint Hazza bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of the Fatima bint Mubarak Ladies Sports Academy and President of the Abu Dhabi Ladies Club.
During the meeting, Sheikh Hazza congratulated the team for qualifying for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics, after winning the second place in the qualifying rounds held in Doha, Qatar. He also wished them luck for the Olympics.
He then stressed that the achievement results from the hard collective work of the country’s equestrian federation, clubs, coaches and administrative personnel, urging them to continue their efforts.
He noted that the UAE’s leadership, headed by President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and the Supreme Council Members, Their Highnesses Rulers of the Emirates, support equestrian sports, among other sports.
Sheikh Hazza distributed medals and a cup to the team’s members and coaching staff.
The team then offered a souvenir shield to Sheikh Hazza, in recognition of his contributions to and support for the sport.
Khoder Nashar/ Hazem Hussein
Source: Emirates news Agency