We believe that competitions are the true foundation for building strong national teams». Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled was crowned champion of the Paralympic Committee's Athletics Cup, after topping the overall standings of the tournament held at the track and field of Al-Thaaya Club for the Disabled, amidst a distinctive competitive atmosphere and advanced technical levels that reflect the great development that para-athletics is witnessing. Khorfakkan's crowning came after a strong and consistent performance throughout the competitions, having succeeded in securing 43 points. Al-Thaaya Club for the Disabled came in second with 26 points, while Dubai Club for the People of Determination came third with 19 points, and Ajman Club for the Disabled came fourth with 9 points. The ceremony to honor the winners was attended by Mohammed Fadhel Al-Hammeli, Chairman of the National Paralympic Committee, Juma Al-Naimi, a member of the committee's board of directors, Abdullah Saleh Al-Naqbi, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Khorfakkan Club for the Disabled, Mohammed Al-Hammadi, Executive Director of Al-Thaaya Club for the Disabled, Dhiban Salem Al-Mheiri, Secretary-General of the National Paralympic Committee, and Abdulaziz Al-Hammadi, Chairman of the Sports Committee of Khorfakkan Club. Al-Hammeli confirmed that the tournament represents a fundamental station within the players' preparation system, indicating that such competitions play a role in discovering talents and honing players' abilities under the pressure of competition, and said: «What we witnessed reflects the scale of the great work that clubs are doing, and confirms that para-sports is moving steadily towards achieving more accomplishments».
