Marking International Air Sports Day on October 14, the Emirates Aerosports Federation has reaffirmed its strategic dedication to cultivating national talent, broadening community involvement, and raising competition benchmarks while keeping safety at the forefront. He said, creates broader opportunities to attract new participants and increase community involvement, this diversity. According to he further, The federation was committed to improving competition standards and implementing safety and organisational requirements.
Nasser Hamouda Al Neyadi, President of the federation, stated that ongoing initiatives focus on supporting athletes, upgrading training frameworks, and hosting championships to expand participation, draw in young talent, and elevate the UAE’s standing globally. He attributed the nation’s progress in air sports to the backing of leadership and its vision to empower youth and host major global competitions.
Yousef Al Hammadi, who serves as President of the Asian Air Sports Federation, Vice President of the Emirates Aerosports Federation, and Vice President of the Arab Air Sports Federation, emphasized the necessity of deepening collaboration among national, regional, and international bodies to share expertise and refine training programs. He noted that air sports include disciplines such as skydiving, paragliding, paramotoring, model aircraft, and drones, offering broad avenues to engage youth and women while championing a secure environment. According to he, Such efforts would expand opportunities for young people and women to participate while promoting a culture of safety and fostering connections among peoples. He also highlighted the importance of the occasion in raising awareness of the diverse disciplines within air sports and encouraging younger generations to take part in an organised and safe environment.
Mohammed Yousef, Secretary-General of the Emirates Aerosports Federation, outlined that strengthening technical and administrative staff alongside supporting training protocols remains vital to their roadmap. He mentioned active cooperation with clubs to boost public awareness and hailed the dedication of athletes, coaches, referees, volunteers, and partners in driving the sport forward nationwide.
