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UAE Rugby Federation’s U18 Emirati Girls To Compete In Paris World Games

Published On: 3 July 2017By

UAE Rugby Federationโ€™s U18 Emirati girls continue their firsts by participating in the third edition of the Paris World Games, commencing Saturday July 8th (2017) in Paris, France.

For the first time, and with a focus on Parisโ€™s 2024 Olympic hosting bid, the games will expand from solely hosting football to include badminton, basketball, handball, volleyball and sevens rugby. It is anticipated that over 700 teams across the five sports will compete over the week-long games.

In preparation of Rugbyโ€™s two-day tournament, UAE Rugbyโ€™s U18 Emirati girls team will participate in a 4-day training camp at France Rugbyโ€™s centre national du rugby, Marcoussis, France.

โ€œThis is an incredible milestone for UAE Rugby and for Emirati women in sport.โ€

UAE Rugby Board Member, Fawzia Faridoon said; โ€œThis is an incredible milestone for UAE Rugby and for Emirati women in sport.โ€

โ€œUAE Rugbyโ€™s coaching and development staff, our RDO Manager Sami Smara, Girls RDO Amira Ben Fikh Ali and Head Coach Apollo Perelini, have shown absolute commitment in growing the confidence and skills of our burgeoning Under 18 Emirati girls team, and we are thrilled to be participating in the 2017 Paris World Games.โ€

โ€œUAE Rugby Federation recently entered into a long-term agreement with France Rugby to develop all levels of our player, and we are delighted to be able to use the facilities at their world-renowned National Centre ahead of the games.โ€ added Faridoon.

UAE Rugby Federation Chairman, Sheikh Mohammed bin Maktoum bin Juma Al Maktoum, was on hand at the teamโ€™s final Dubai training to wish them well in their campaign.

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