July 14, 2021/ Socotra Online
Reporting and Photography: Ahmed Jamaan -Ibrahim Youssef -Arif Abdo -Saeed Salem Abu Wazir
The political, social and sports figures in Socotra praised the efforts made by the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation in supporting and continuation of the Fifth Edition of the Sheikh Zayed Football Championship to activate the sports movement in the archipelago.
Socotra Online monitored the impression of a number of leaders and public figures in the governorate about the championship and its role in developing the capabilities of young people and strengthening their abilities.
In turn, the Senior Undersecretary of Socotra Governorate, Raed Al-Juraibi, indicated that the launch of the Fifth Edition of Sheikh Zayed Championship is a great tributary for the clubs to activate their activities and create a distinguished football competition to obtain advanced positions in the championship. He also commended the support of the brothers in the UAE for the youth and sports sectors in the governorate, which is an important support to maintain this important segment. Encourage her to exercise and keep her away from unhealthy behaviors
The Chairman of the Development Committee Sultan Ali bin Essa bin Afrar said that Khalifa Foundation, under the guidance of His Excellency Khalfan Al Mazrouei, is keen to implement a number of sports activities in the governorate to raise the level of the sports sector to advanced levels, stressing that the establishment of a championship on the sidelines of the Sheikh Zayed Festival confirms the UAE keenness to pay attention to the sports activity on the island, the human health of Socotra, and the refinement of the talents of the athletes of the island.
Ahmed Hazoum, Head of the Football Association in Socotra, said that the Fifth Edition of Sheikh Zayed Championship was one of the championships that resonates and is important to the participants and the public. Thanks are due to His Excellency Khalfan Al Mazrouei, the General Representative of Khalifa Foundation for maintaining his interest in the youth and athletes.
The official of activities in the Football Association in Socotra, Ahmed Yahya Moaz, said that we are happy today to open the Fifth Edition of Sheikh Zayed Championship, restore the sports activity of the movement again and help Al-Aiba to highlight their talent, expressing much appreciation to the Khalifa Foundation and those in charge of its humanitarian activity for its pioneering role in supporting the sports sector.
In turn, Sheikh Ghanem Al-Zahqi, chief of Nujed, expressed his pleasure at the opening of the Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Football Championship in Nujed in Zayed City 1, with the support of the Khalifa Foundation, which held this sports tournament and the Sheikh Zayed Festival for the fifth consecutive year. He extended his sincere thanks and appreciation to the United Arab Emirates for this effort, support and achievement that included various sectors.
The Vice President of Al Nasr Club, Jamil Ali, valued the support of the Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan Foundation Works for the sports sector, which always provides unlimited generous support to Socotra in various fields, including the sports field, which is launching the Sheikh Zayed Football Championship for the fifth season in a row in Nujed amid a large public presence from the football fans.
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