The championship will culminate in May, with students competing for finals  

Dubai, Jan 14, 2025: The second edition of the UAE School Games for the 2024-2025 season is set to kick-off in the last week of January 2025. Held under the patronage of Dr. Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi, UAE Minister of Sports, the event will bring together students from both public and private schools across the nation.  

The school sports competition highlights the UAE’s commitment to discovering and nurturing exceptional athletic talent, while also encouraging the broader development of sports across the country.  

The event will be organised by the UAE Sports Federation for the Institutions of School and University Education, in partnership with the Ministry of Sports, the UAE National Olympic Committee, the Ministry of Education, and key partners from the country’s sports and education sectors. It will feature 12 sports, including football, swimming, athletics, judo, taekwondo, jiu-jitsu, archery, fencing, badminton and shooting.  

This year, the championship will include table tennis and chess for the first time. Meanwhile, expanded age categories will ensure broader student participation across all levels.  

The championship will culminate in May with students, who successfully advanced from the second stage, competing for finals at the state level.