Sharjah 24: In the presence of administrators and coaches, Issa Hilal Al Hazami, Chairman of the Sharjah Sports Council (SSC), greeted athlete Mohammed Hassan Al Noubi of the Sharjah Sports Club on Sunday at the council's offices.
The UAE Olympic Committee chose the athlete to represent the country in the Tokyo Olympics. In recent years, he has achieved notable performances at high levels, winning at least 15 championships and titles in the 100- and 200-metre races.
"The selection of Al Noubi is an affirmation of the excellence of the players and the unlimited support of His Highness Sheikh Dr, Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and the follow-up of Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Crown Prince, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Sharjah Executive Council, towards athletes and sports" Al Hazami said.
Al Noubi, for his part, stated that the meeting is a great morale booster from the Sharjah Sports Council, as it encourages commitment and passion in order to make the best possible efforts to honour the UAE and achieve success.