Government bodies and private sector entities clash in soccer tournament at Sports Zone in Modhesh World

Published June 22nd, 2010 - 08:29 GMT
Al Bawaba
Al Bawaba

The Sports Zone of Modhesh World saw the first hotly contested tournament of this edition recently. In keeping with the objectives of the Dubai Sports Council, the tournament was organized to promote practicing sports on a regular basis. The tournament also was an organized effort to promote closer ties between the private and the government sector.

Dr. Ahmed Saad Al Sharif, Secretary General of Dubai Sports Council (DSC) and Mr. Naser Ar-rahma, Director of Culture and Social Activities Department at DSC gave away the prizes to the winning teams. Besides cups the individual players were awarded with medals.

"Ensuring that one continues to practice a sport even after school is extremely important. With matches like these, we are not only promoting sports among our professionals but also providing them a platform to network on an informal note," said Dr. Ahmed Saad Al Sharif.

Modhesh World doors are open from 10.00am to 10:00pm (Saturday to Wednesday), 10:00am to midnight (Thursdays), and 3:00pm to midnight on Fridays. Tickets to the venue are priced at AED 10 for adults and AED 15 for children with numerous free zones and exciting activities.