The championship for schools and universities saw participation from 33,000 plus students from 389 schools and 13 universities across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra 

Abu Dhabi, May 21, 2025: The fourth edition of the Abu Dhabi Sports Championship for Schools and Universities concluded in a finale on May 10, 2025, at ADNEC Marina Hall. More than 33,000 students from 389 schools and 13 universities across Abu Dhabi, Al Ain and Al Dhafra competed across 18 sports disciplines through a series of competitions held from November 2024 to May 2025.  

The closing awards ceremony, hosted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Education and Knowledge (ADEK) and Abu Dhabi Sports Council (ADSC), in partnership with the Ministry of Education (MoE), was attended by the leadership from across the three entities. Outstanding schools were recognised for their participation and performance through a dedicated championship leaderboard featuring public, private and charter schools. More than 500 students were honoured as part of the medaling ceremony.  

The championship is a part of ADEK’s broader talent development programme. It brings to life the vision behind ADEK’s Physical Education and School Sports Policy; to foster a culture of activity and well-being in schools through a comprehensive PE curriculum, a physical literacy framework and active parent engagement.