'Sport inspires generations': Sheikh Hamdan lauds launch of Dubai-FIFA Global Award
“I am proud of the Summit team, which embodies Dubai’s vision of sport as a universal language that unites people worldwide and inspires future generations,” said Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as he met FIFA President Gianni Infantino and witnessed the signing of an agreement to launch the Dubai-FIFA Global Award on the sidelines of the inaugural World Sports Summit.The Dubai-FIFA Global Award is a partnership between FIFA, the global governing body of football, and Dubai to honour the world’s leading players, coaches, and teams. Starting next year, football legends and prominent figures will be recognised through the award, FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.The signing took place at the World Sports Summit, a premier sports event held at Madinat Jumeirah from December 29 to 30. Under the theme “Uniting the World Through Sport”, the summit is organised by the Dubai Sports Council and will bring together more than 1,500 sports leaders, stars, legends, experts, and decision-makers from around the globe. Notable attendees include Novak Djokovic, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and football legend Ronaldo Nazario.Sheikh Hamdan also honoured the winners of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award.Dubai: Ronaldo, Khabib, Pacquiao to headline World Sports SummitSheikh Hamdan says Dubai to host World Sports Summit in December 2025
“I am proud of the Summit team, which embodies Dubai’s vision of sport as a universal language that unites people worldwide and inspires future generations,” said Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum as he met FIFA President Gianni Infantino and witnessed the signing of an agreement to launch the Dubai-FIFA Global Award on the sidelines of the inaugural World Sports Summit.
The Dubai-FIFA Global Award is a partnership between FIFA, the global governing body of football, and Dubai to honour the world’s leading players, coaches, and teams. Starting next year, football legends and prominent figures will be recognised through the award, FIFA President Gianni Infantino revealed.
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.
The signing took place at the World Sports Summit, a premier sports event held at Madinat Jumeirah from December 29 to 30.
Under the theme “Uniting the World Through Sport”, the summit is organised by the Dubai Sports Council and will bring together more than 1,500 sports leaders, stars, legends, experts, and decision-makers from around the globe. Notable attendees include Novak Djokovic, Khabib Nurmagomedov, and football legend Ronaldo Nazario.
Sheikh Hamdan also honoured the winners of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Sports Award.
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