November 2, 2021/ Socotra Online
Reporting and Photography: Editorial Team
A number of political and sports leaders in Socotra Governorate praised the efforts of the Football Association branch and the support of the Khalifa Foundation in organizing the football championship of the deceased Ahmed bin Hamdoun for Socotra clubs, which started last Thursday amid a great follow-up to the fans thirsty for sports and football and their beautiful competition.
The launch of the tournament witnessed a cultural heritage celebration of the folk art teams on the island that revived this joyful sports gathering.
Socotra Online was present at the opening and monitored the opinions of the political and sports leaders present at the opening. The beginning was with the First Vice-President of the Southern Transitional Council in Socotra Governorate, Nazim Mubarak bin Qabalan, who emphasized the importance of the championship in revitalizing the sports movement and highlighting new youth talents and giving them the opportunity to compete in sports. Pointing out that it is nice that this championship bears the name of a personality of the size of the late Governor bin Hamdoun, who did everything he could during his tenure as the governorate to advance it in terms of service and development.
Bin Qabalan praised the efforts of the Khalifa Bin Zayed Foundation for Humanitarian Works for its generous support to the sports sector to advance it to a better reality by organizing a number of competitions, qualifying programs and material and moral support for the federation and clubs.
The first representative of Socotra Governorate, Raed Al-Juraibi, indicated that the launch of the championship of the deceased in the province, Ahmed bin Hamdoun, may God have mercy on him, is a distinguished step in repaying the loyalty he made towards this island throughout his life. .
Al-Juraibi valued the support of the brothers in the UAE for the youth and sports sectors in the governorate, which is one of the most successful files that contribute to preserving this important segment and encouraging it to engage in sports.
In a speech about the family of the deceased, Muhammad Abdullah Al-Dexami touched on the efforts made by the deceased during his tenure in the governorate and his keenness to unite everyone, unite the ranks and the word, dispel division and diaspora for the sake of Socotra and work to implement vital projects with the support of the brothers in the UAE to establish a strong infrastructure for the governorate.. Al Dexami the Emirate’s humanitarian and development role in the island and what it has done over the past years in support in various fields of life and the transformation of the archipelago’s reality into a better reality.
The head of the Football Association branch, Ahmed Hazoum, welcomed the attendees at the opening of the championship of the deceased bin Hamdoun, which is one of the championships that have resonance and importance at the level of the island and the country.
He stressed that the championship gives us in the union a great responsibility to raise the level of organization and readiness to take it out in a manner befitting the personality and giving of the deceased.
Hazouum valued the support of the Khalifa Foundation for the branch of the Federation and the sports clubs in the governorate, and the keenness of its delegate to take care of youth and athletes, and his continuous guidance in organizing various tournaments and activities on the island.
The President of Al Mina Sports Club, Abdul Wahab Al Anbari, expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Khalifa bin Zayed Foundation for Humanitarian Works for its interest in the youth and sports sector in the governorate of Socotra in general, and in particular the establishment of this tournament, which bears the name of the deceased Ahmed Abdullah bin Hamdoun, the person who gave a lot to Socotra and lifted it to a better position, a championship Exceptional because it bears the name of the deceased.
The Director General of the Qalansiyah and Abd Al-Kuri Directorate, Essa Saeed Mohammed indicated that we, as the leadership of the Qalansiyah Directorate, were keen to attend the opening of the championship of the deceased bin Hamdoun, and this is part of the favor that we return to the deceased for his development of Socotra and facilitating matters for the supporters from the UAE to build and develop Socotra.
He added that the tournament is exceptional for all and requires concerted efforts to bring it out beautifully and distinctively.
Radfan Club President Yaslam Fares expressed his great joy and happiness at the launch of this course, which bears the name of the deceased of the homeland, the late Socotra bin Hamdoun, may God rest his soul, who enjoys a high position of love for all the people of Socotra and its residents.
Advance his thanks and gratitude to the United Arab Emirates for the support of Socotra to all sectors, including the sports side, and loyalty to those media who left fingerprints and legacy in loyalty, giving and reconstruction to their homelands and putting the interest of their country and their family ahead of their personal interests, such as our deceased bin Hamdoun.
The identifier of the Qabahattan Center, Sheikh Saeed Malik, said that the launch of the championship of the deceased, may God have mercy on him, embodies the originality of this inspiring leader, his noble stances for the governorate, and his love, which is still in the hearts of all the people of Socotra.
Malik noted the support and fraternal support provided by the UAE to the island to advance its reality for the better in all sectors, including the sports sector.
Al-Helal club coach, Muhammad Saeed Basoter, said that his participation in the technical staff of Al-Helal Club in this tournament is a great honor for him, and it is an honor for all athletes to compete for this tournament, which bears the name of Commander Bin Hamdoun, may God have mercy on him.
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