Dubai to host major gymnastics championship with 750 athletes
The championship, taking place at the Stamina11 Center in Dubai Studio City, will feature more than 750 athletes representing over 16 specialised academies, along with participating clubs from Kuwait, Qatar, and Kenya, reflecting the regional and international interest in this prestigious sporting event.
The championship will be graced by Victoria Listunova, gold medalist at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics and three-time European Games champion. Listunova will be the guest of honour at the event which will also be attended by Sherine El-Zeiny, an Egyptian artistic gymnast who has qualified for the Olympic Games three times.
Farah Shawer, Founder & CEO of Stamina11 Center, stated: "We are proud to host this major sporting event that brings together elite young talents in gymnastics, and we look forward to delivering an exceptional championship befitting Dubai's status as a global sports destination. We value the tremendous support provided by the Dubai Sports Council in making this championship successful and achieving its goals of promoting and developing gymnastics culture in the region."
The championship will commence on Friday, May 23, with an opening ceremony at 3 pm, during which Listunova will present a demonstration performance, along with a performance by El-Zeiny and a welcome show organised by the young athletic children.
The championship features diverse age groups of participants, including athletes between 5 and 15 years of age, providing an opportunity to discover promising talents across various age groups and refine their skills in this sport, which is gaining increasing interest in the UAE and the region.
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