Play Sports! is launching a five-day football tournament tonight to raise awareness about diabetes in the UAE, making us think twice about binging on all those sweet treats at the Iftar buffets this month.
For the third year in a row, the event is being held to encourage people to eat healthily and exercise more so as to reduce the risk of contracting the disease. The UAE has the world’s second highest number of cases per capita, with one out of five people aged 20 to 79 suffering from the disease.
So from August 22nd to 26th, matches will be played each night starting at 9:30pm. The tournament will be held in round robin style with 16 seven-a-side teams, playing 15 minutes each way. Teams of footballers from local companies including Dolphin Energy, Zayed Sports City and Emirate Nuclear Energy Corporation will be playing in the ADNEC’s air conditioned halls.
For anyone keen to go down and support the players, there will be a lounge area and food court open, as well as an interactive area for kids with an inflatable pitch. We’re also told some big name players from the UAE football association will be in attendance.
Visit the official website for more information.
