Emirati families show interest in SSFA

SHARJAH: The Board of Trustees of the Sharjah Sports Family Award (SSFA), have announced that the second edition of the SSFA has received more than 60 applications from across th eu ae, so far. organised by the Sharjah Sports Council (SSC) under the patronage of Her Highness Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah, and Chairperson of the Supreme council for Family Affairs (SCFA) and Chairperson of SSFA, the second edition is being organised under the slogan ‘Behind Every Champion is a Legend’.

The high number of applications received within a short span of time since the SSFA’S registrations opened prove the increasing popularity of the award as well as growing interest among the UAE’S local families who have a tradition of excellence in the field of sports to be recognised for their achievements.

The category, ‘Sporting Family’, which targets families who have made several professional accomplishments in sports at the local, regional or international levels, has so far claimed the lion’s share of applications, which means that the second edition of SSFA will be strongly highlighting the achievements and accomplishments of Emiratis in sports.

SSFA allocates a total of Dhs600,000 in prize money spanning its four categories. The Grand Prize, valued at Dhs.300,000 is dedicated to the ‘Sporting Family’ category, which is presented to a family whose members are all outstanding athletes. A prize of Dhs.100,000 is awarded to winners of the rest of categories. The ‘Family of Sports Heroes’ category is dedicated to families who have contributed to building a sportsman or sportswoman. The new category of ‘Hero/ Heroine with a Disability’ was created in line with the UAE’S efforts to support differently abled athletes. The ‘Family Participation in Community and Health Sports’ is also a new category that recognises an Emirati household’s achievements in sports and their commitment to building a healthy family.