PARIS: Faris Mohammed Al Mutawa, Secretary-General of the National Olympic Committee (NOC), affirmed that the UAE sports delegation participating in the Paris Olympics carries great ambitions and hopes, aiming to establish a positive image and impressions that align with the remarkable progress and immense achievements of the UAE on all levels.

Al Mutawa commended the speech of H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Second Deputy Ruler of Dubai and President of the National Olympic Committee, urging athletes to benefit from inspiring national sports models that have raised the country’s flag on the podiums of major sports events and to continue striving for more successes in the name of the nation and always raising its flag.

Al Mutawa said, ‘Ambitions are renewed with every participation, and the ultimate goal remains the name and status of the country on the global sports map. Participating in the Olympic Games is an exceptional event not only for athletes but for all delegation members, es
pecially when we strive to give our best in representing the UAE, whether in the current participation or future events such as the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, following the commendable achievement at the last Asian Games in Hangzhou, China, where we achieved 20 medals for the first time in our continental participation history. This motivates us to surpass this number and achieve the best results.”

Source: Emirates News Agency