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Team Ghantoot Polo Club celebrates the UAE National Sports Day 2019

March 6, 2019

TEAM GHANTOOT CELEBRATES THE UAE NATIONAL SPORTS DAY 2019

Staff members from the Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club took part in an annual sports festival with favourable weather conditions making it enjoyable for one and all under the UAE National Sports Day 2019.

Over 200 members of the UAE’s premier polo facility took on the fun challenge of competitions involving a variety of sports like cricket, badminton, billiards, cycling and athletics.

“It was another fantastic Sports Day at Ghantoot with so many members of our team taking part in the events.” Said HE Saeed Bin Hoofan Al Mansouri – Vice Chairman of Ghantoot Racing & Polo Club.

“I’m extremely grateful to all those who took the time to participate and help make it a success. Events like these really make a difference and help bring all the staff closer together as a team.” Mr Ahmed Al Nuaimi, Managing Director.

“I would like to express my thanks and gratitude to all those who offered their support during the event and including the families and friends who were in attendance.”

The main purpose of events like the Sports Day are to help engage staff in an entertaining team building festival and to also help promote the benefits of physical activity through sport in alignment with the country strategies and plan of the governing partner, Abu Dhabi Sports Council.

DETAILS OF THE EVENT

UAE National Sports Day 2019

Facts

  • 250 Staff are participating
  • Each category got prize money
  • Award ceremony will be via club management

Program

  • 8:15 AM: Group Photo
  • 9:00 AM: Running competition 1.5 KM
  • 10:00 AM: Cycling Race
  • 10:30 AM: Billiards – 7 Groups – 26 participant
  • 10:30 AM: Cricket – 4 Groups
  • 2:30 PM:Pulling Robe – 4 group –40 participants
  • 3:00 PM: Award Ceremony & Prize Distribution
  • 2:30 PM: Pulling Robe – 4 group –40 participants
  • 3:00 PM: Award Ceremony & Prize Distribution