The Abu Dhabi Sports Commission has launched a series of free community activities in cooperation with the Emirates Swimming Federation and Dammam

Before the FINA World Swimming Championships (25 meters), the Abu Dhabi Sports Commission, in cooperation with the national health insurance company-Dammam and UAE Swimming Federation, initiated a series of community activities in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, free of charge Provide the entire community to join.

From November to December, a number of water safety awareness workshops are being held to educate children and authorities to swim safely. The workshop covered basic points, such as: identifying hazards in and around various water environments; assessing the safety of swimming conditions and how to use swimming pools and beaches safely; preventing and responding to emergencies; and identifying those located in each swimming pool and beach safety equipment.

These initiatives were organized in collaboration with a number of service providers in Abu Dhabi, including Apex Sports Academy, Hamilton Aquatics, Soul Sports Academy and Advantage Sports. In November alone, more than 4,000 people participated in the program, providing more than 160 hours of seminars.

In addition to the series of seminars held in November and December, ADSC and Dammam also provided young swimmers with the opportunity to meet with Tortoiseshell Dana, the official mascot of the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m). Before the December tournament, the mascot will appear in organized swimming competitions, school visits and community sports events.

His Excellency Aref Al Awani, Secretary-General of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council, said: “We attach great importance to the health and safety of community members, especially during sports activities. These initiatives and plans help support our efforts. Grassroots communities are building a healthy The foundation of a citizen country, we are happy to add these initiatives to our calendar before the FINA World Swimming Championships (25 million).

For us, it is very important to use international events such as the FINA World Swimming Championships to bring benefits to UAE residents-including improving health, building community spirit and discovering local talent. I am grateful for our partnerships with Dammam, the UAE Swimming Federation and several service providers for supporting us in this important project. “

National Health Insurance Company-Daman CEO Hamad Al Mehyas added: “Daman invests in the long-term health and well-being of UAE society and we are proud to provide platforms and initiatives to help UAE residents commit to a healthier lifestyle.

“Events such as the FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) provide a perfect platform for community participation. Through this event and our long-term partnership with the Abu Dhabi Sports Commission, they are working with us to encourage a healthy life In this way, we can provide swimming courses and swimming safety clinics that are completely free and open to everyone.”

For more information about the upcoming community program, please visit https://fina-abudhabi2021.org/.