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- UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansoor attended a volleyball match, reflecting leadership on hand in promoting community games.
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Abu Dhabi Summer Games (Ads) is a seasonal indoor event designed to keep people active and attached during the summer months. - The site extends 37,000 sqm and includes 52+ air -conditioned courts, supporting more than 12 different sports.
In the UAE, where extreme heat heat often limits external activity, the response has been practical and objective-operated. Initiatives such as Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADS) are turning indoor spaces into accessible places for large -scale, sports and good. It is part of a comprehensive national effort, leading to their visual, hand approach, the country is active, busy and connected for a year -long year.The approach was clearly displayed during the recent visit of the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), where it is being organized. His His Excellency Sheikh Mansoor bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Chief Minister of UAE, Deputy Prime Minister, and President of the President, participated in an active capacity, attached to the organizers, reviewed the facilities of the site, and joined the participants in a casual volleyball match.
Inside setup: A full -scale game atmosphere was created for all
Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (Ads) event is a large -scale indoor initiative that aims to encourage people of all ages to be active, fit and healthy in the hottest months of the United Arab Emirates. Organized by the Adnec Group in partnership with Abu Dhabi Sports Council, the event brings together a wide range of sports and activities under a roof in a safe, climate-controlled environment.The ADS is built with both the scale and the objective. Hosted at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center (ADNEC), the site extends over 37,000 square meters, which is one of the largest indoor sports activities in the region. Its infrastructure includes:The T is one of the largest indoor sports activities in the region. Its infrastructure includes:
- 52 attached and air -conditioned courts and pitches,
- Facilities for more than 12 teams and personal games including football, basketball, volleyball, badminton and others,
- A 1.2 km indoor running track for cardio training without breaking the external heat.
The event stands out, it is not just the size, but how it is designed to serve all, not just trained athletes or sports clubs. Family, children, casual fitness lover, and amateurs have all dedicated areas. From child-friendly setups to structured sports may join parents, the environment has been curated to encourage shared experiences and long-term engagement in physical welfare.Sheikh Mansoor was briefed on all aspects of the incident by the organizers: design logic, activity zone, safety measures and the objectives behind the initiative. This includes the strategic objective of maintaining community-wide physical activity during a season where most people usually avoid it.
No formality, Sheikh Mansoor played the game
There was no speech or staging to separate this journey, it was its simplicity. After his tour, Sheikh Mansoor joined a friendly volleyball match, playing with the participants everyday. No grand declaration, no tight choreographer ceremony, just a real game, in real time, among people.This direct participation is aligning with the widespread goals of Abu Dhabi Summer Sports (ADSS) initiative: even during the peak of summer, encouraging people in age groups and skill levels to participate in regular physical activity.After the visit, Sheikh Mansoor appreciated the overall organization, taking into account the reach of the incident, safety standards and the ability to host various types of sports. He highlighted his value in promoting community health, supporting active lifestyle and providing well-equipped, climate-controlled location for year-long games.
A comprehensive pattern under UAE leadership
Sheikh Mansoor’s participation fits into a large national story, a where sports and welfare are not only government-supported, but are culturally encouraged. The leaders of the Emirates often appear in local sports programs, and many of them are athletes themselves.A remarkable example of leadership-operated fitness culture is known as Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktum, Crown Prince of Dubai, widely fasted. He is a skilled endurance with several international titles and pursues activities such as Skydive, Scuba Diving and Flyboarding. Through its active appearance on Instagram, Sheikh Hamdan made fitness a visible, aspirational part of leadership, which inspires young generations to embrace an active lifestyle.
