Sharjah 24 – WAM: Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Dubai Sports Council and Chairman of the Higher Committee for the Protection of the Rights of People of Determination, Friday attended the opening of the 2022 IWBF Wheelchair Basketball World Championships at the Dubai World Trade Centre.
Organised for the first time in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region by the Dubai Club for People of Determination, the event will run from 9-20 June.
The competition features the participation of 350 male and female players representing 28 teams, comprising 16 men’s and 12 women’s teams. Alongside the event, the IWBF Congress will be held over three days, during which the Federation's President and new members for the upcoming session will be elected.
Welcoming the participating teams from around the world, Sheikh Mansoor bin Mohammed said that hosting the international competition for the first time in the MENA region reflects the UAE and Dubai’s deep commitment to organising parasports events. He also highlighted the UAE leadership’s constant keenness to empower People of Determination in the field of sports and ensure their active participation in both local and international events.
The sporting event holds great significance as it serves as a major qualifying event for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games, where only eight teams will secure their place.
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