Dubai Moghon enter the Guinness Book of the largest race in a commercial center

Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defense and Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai, the activities of the “Dubai Moghon” initiative concluded in nine shopping centers with great success, after achieving record numbers within an unprecedented societal interaction, exceeding 40 thousand participants, which established the initiative’s position as one of the most prominent and largest sporting and societal events at the level of the emirate.

The community sporting initiative, launched by His Highness at the beginning of last August, witnessed a global record in the Guinness Book of Records, on the category of the largest running race of its kind in a commercial center, in a new achievement added to Dubai’s record of global successes, and enhances the emirate’s position on the map of innovative sporting and societal events.

The achievement of the world record came after an exceptional community participation in the race hosted by Dubai Hills Mall, and 1392 people of all ages and nationalities attracted, as part of the final activities of the initiative.

Sports culture

The Minister of State for Youth Affairs, Dr. Sultan Al -Neyadi, praised the registration of “Dubai Moghon” a global record in the Guinness Book of Records, in light of the level of the great societal interaction that accompanied it, stressing that the initiative embodies the vision of the rational leadership in consolidating sports culture as a daily lifestyle, and Dubai’s commitment reflects the provision of an inspiring environment that supports the physical and psychological health of members of society.

He said: «The great demand from young people who formed the major segment of the participants in (Dubai Moghon) confirms that they are the main driver of the success of societal initiatives in the state, and the most important element in drafting its present and building its future, and we count a lot on this generation in consolidating the values ​​of community participation, and devoting the active lifestyle within the vision of our country for the future.

He added: «Sports is one of the most important areas in which young people find what inspires and expresses them, as it is the true breathing for them, and the best way to empty energies in a positive way, benefiting from their physical and psychological health, and reinforces their active presence in society.

Adding quality

For his part, the Vice -President of the Dubai Sports Council, Khalfan Belhoul, praised the success of the “Dubai Moghon” initiative in achieving a global record, stressing that this achievement constitutes a qualitative addition to the Dubai march in the field of community sport, and reflects its position as a global destination to launch innovative initiatives that have a sustainable impact in society, indicating that support and directives of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, formed the main factor The initiative, through the clear vision that it established in making sports part of the daily culture of society, and a tool to enhance the positive interdependence and interaction between its various categories.

He continued: «We are proud of the Dubai Sports Council with this great achievement, and we confirm our commitment to support such qualitative initiatives, and to expand their scope in a way that contributes to achieving leadership’s vision for a more healthy and happier society, and in a way that establishes Dubai’s position as a global capital of community sport, and a first destination for organizing innovative activities that combine competitiveness and societal spirit, and enhances the quality of life for members of society.

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40 thousand participants

The initiative activities were concluded with a remarkable success that lasted for 31 days, polarizing more than 40 thousand participants of different nationalities and ages, they were able to register more than 120 million steps, within safe and air -conditioned internal paths, completely equipped to run and walk within nine major shopping centers in various parts of Dubai, which confirms the success of the leading community sports initiative in achieving its goals, by enhancing societal awareness of the importance of activity Physical, a healthy and sustainable lifestyle commitment.

The closing activities witnessed the organization of a 42 -km marathon, in which 40 contestants from different groups participated, where the runner Victor Kiprono crowned first place, while Godfrey Siegoli came in second place, and the third Rio Watson came from the owners of determination who performed a distinct performance that reflects the competitive atmosphere and the spirit of challenge that characterized the race atmosphere, and at the end of The marathon was honored and valuable prizes were honored, in appreciation of their achievements and an encouragement of their sports talents.

The initiative’s activities also included organizing various societal races and activities, the most prominent of which was the private race held in cooperation with the Dubai Sports Council on the occasion of “Emirati Women’s Day”, which was devoted to women of all ages and nationalities, in addition to that the initiative witnessed a remarkable participation of many ministries and government agencies, including the Dubai Police, the Roads and Transport Authority, the Department of Economy and Tourism, and the Dubai Services Corporation Ambulance, in addition to the Department of Islamic Affairs and Charitable Action, the Dubai Future Foundation, the Culture and Arts Authority, the Community Development Authority, the General Administration of Civil Defense and others.

The youth councils from the various emirates of the state also joined the events, including the Abu Dhabi Youth Council, Ajman Youth Councils, Ras Al -Khaimah, Fujairah, Umm Al Quwain, and the Edge Group Youth Council, which reflects the comprehensive national presence, and supports the initiative’s message in spreading a culture of physical activity as a lifestyle at the state level.

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Daily activities for a full month

The activities of the “Dubai Moghon” initiative were held under the official sponsorship of the Ministry of Defense, and in partnership with the Dubai Sports Council, throughout the month of August, on a daily basis, in nine commercial centers, including: Dubai Mall, the Mall of the Emirates, Dubai Hills Mall, the Souk Souk, City Center Deira, City Center Mirdif, Dubai Marina Mall, Dubai Festival City, Vastival Plaza, where it took place Allocating internal paths with a total distance exceeding 10 kilometers, from 7:00 to 10:00 am, and the launch of the “Dubai Moghon” initiative came in line with the targets of “General Society” and “Dubai Social Agency 33” and “The Quality of Life Strategy in Dubai 2033”, which aims to build a healthy and socially coherent community.

Sultan Al -Neyadi:

• “Dubai Moghon” is an initiative that embodies the vision of wise leadership of the importance of consolidating sports culture as a daily lifestyle.

Khalfan Belhoul:

• Achieving a global record that represents a new achievement and a qualitative addition to Dubai’s march in the field of community sport.

• 1392 people of different nationalities and age groups participated in achieving the record.