Sharjah Ruler grants Dh1.5m to Paralympics team

His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered a grant of Dh1.5 million to the UAE Disabled Sport Federation (UDSF) in appreciation of the results achieved by the UAE team during 2012 London Games. This was announced on Sunday when Dr Shaikh Sultan received the chairman and members of the UDSF, as well as members of the Paralympics team. Dr Shaikh Sultan said he was pleased with the achievements made by the team members during the London Games. He also expressed his best wishes for the team and urged the players to win more championships and keep up the excellent performance. Dr Shaikh Sultan called on the UAE National Olympic Committee and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Community Development to join efforts to support the members of the team. He underlined the important role played by the community at large in providing support and encouragement to the Paralympics champions. “Parents should raise their children in a way that makes them a valueablew contribution to the community. “They should educate them that the disabled champions have out-performed their able-bodied counterparts and therefore, they should be looked at as equals,” he added. Dr Sheikh Sultan said in recognition to their achievements, he would always be prepared to meet all requirements of the champions.