The Abu Dhabi Sports Championship will conclude its 2024/25 season in a thrilling finale on Saturday, 10 May 2025, at ADNEC Marina Hall. This high-energy event brought together top young athletes from across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra, celebrating their achievements after a year-long journey of competitions. The Championship, organised by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) in collaboration with the Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC) and the Ministry of Education (MoE), aims to foster youth talent and promote physical fitness in schools.
A Record-Breaking Season of Youth Sports
The 2024/25 season saw a record 33,000 students participate, competing in 18 sports disciplines. This year’s Championship featured a wide range of events, including Jiu Jitsu, Judo, Futsal, Archery, Fencing, and Laser Shooting, with the final six disciplines set to crown their champions during the finale. The remaining 12 disciplines have already completed their finals earlier in the season.
A Grand Finale at ADNEC Marina Hall
The Championship finale at ADNEC Marina Hall was open to families, educators, and sports fans, creating a vibrant atmosphere of celebration. The event included an athlete parade, a special awards ceremony, and interactive zones with tech-powered challenges, live performances, and a buzzing fan zone filled with food, entertainment, and activities for all ages.
Developing Tomorrow’s Champions
The Abu Dhabi Sports Championship is more than just a competition—it’s a talent development platform designed to nurture the next generation of athletes. Top performers from this year’s Championship will have the opportunity to join elite All-Star teams representing the UAE in sports like football, basketball, table tennis, and badminton at national and international levels.
Building a Legacy of Active, Healthy Students
This year-long event supports ADEK’s broader mission to promote physical activity, leadership, and personal growth through its Physical Education and School Sports Policy. The policy aims to create a lasting culture of physical fitness in schools by integrating comprehensive PE curriculums, active parent engagement, and physical literacy frameworks.
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About Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK)
The Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) is the Education Sector regulator across the Emirate. It oversees and provides services throughout a learner’s journey from early education to university and beyond. It also champions inclusivity for People of Determination in the mainstream schooling system and by providing specialized schools.
Across Early Childhood and K-12, ADEK licenses and regulates nurseries and private schools in Abu Dhabi while also legislating, mandating, and managing its own Charter Schools and 2 schools for People of Determination.
ADEK also annually provides distinguished Abu Dhabi students with full scholarships and support to study at the best universities around the world. In addition, the Department audits and enhances the delivery of Higher Education in Abu Dhabi, attracting Higher Education Institutions to open the required programs or schools that serve Abu Dhabi’s needs while championing a student and faculty-friendly ecosystem in the Emirate.
With a vision to Empower Education. Empower Minds. Empower the Future, ADEK recognizes that every learner is different, and a diversity of teaching methods are essential for students to succeed. To that effect, ADEK partners with stakeholders to enable a great education system to flourish in Abu Dhabi and nurture future-ready graduates who have the 21st century skills required to sustain and carry forward Abu Dhabi’s vision.
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