Dubai [UAE], The official opening ceremony of the first Gulf Youth Games UAE 2024 will take place at the prestigious Dubai Opera on Tuesday. Hosted by the UAE, the inaugural Gulf Youth Games will run until May 2 with the participation of 3,500 male and female athletes. Competing in a diverse range of 24 sports under the theme “Our Gulf is One… Our Youth are Promising”. At the heart of the inauguration ceremony is a deep emphasis on three fundamental pillars: stability, unity and vibrancy. With the youth taking advantage of cutting-edge technologies and harnessing the power of Artificial Intelligence tools, the spectacle promises to be a testament to innovation and inclusivity.The United Arab Emirates continued its dominance at the Gulf Youth Games and strengthened its lead in the medal tally with 155 medals. During Sunday's competitions at the end of the sixth day, windsurfing significantly increased the UAE's medal tally. The Emiratis won 11 more medals (5 gold, 2 silver, 4 bronze), taking the total to 53 gold, 57 silver and 45 bronze, with Saudi Arabia in second place. 25 gold, 17 silver, 12 bronze), Kuwait is in third place with 57 medals (14 gold, 2 silver, 22 bronze). Oman is in fourth place with 37 medals (16 gold, 7 silver, 1 bronze).Bahrain is fifth with 33 medals (9 gold, 11 silver, 13 bronze), Qatar is sixth with 18 medals (8 gold, 5 silver, 5 bronze). The UAE Chess Team excelled in the Rapid Chess Tournament at the Sharjah Chess and Cultural Club. UAE's under-18 female players are dominant, with Rawda Al Sarkal at first, Fatima Saif Al Ali at second, Ahlam Rashid at third. In the under-14 category, Anoud Issa won, Shamma Khalfan A Suwaidi came second, Ohoud Issa came third. In the Under-1 category, Abdul Rahman Al-Taher is on top, Ahmed Badr is second, Ghaith Al-Nuaimi and Zayed Sultan Al-Taher are jointly third.Khalid Al-Jamaat ahead, Salem Jassim and Mahmou Al-Moussawi second in U-14 boys Abdul Malik Jani, President of the UAE Triathlon Federation, expressed pride in the UAE's successful hosting of the Gulf Youth Games, saying, " Hosting the tournament underlines our unwavering commitment to supporting youth-promoting sporting activity in the country. The triathlon race will begin at 8 am on April 26, while the cycling and running races will be held on April 27 at the Police Sports and The coronation ceremony will be held in the vicinity of the competition at 10 am. Obaid Zayed Al-Anazi, President of the Asian Judo Federation, believes that the future of Gulf youth sports will be in the Arab Gulf region. are important for developing athletic stars.H highlights the impressive skills displayed by young athletes in various sports and emphasizes the event's role as a springboard to promote champions.Al-Anazi urged Gulf Olympic federations to work together, establish a unified approach and a strategic roadmap for future tournaments. He suggests leveraging the results of the Games to uplift the entire sporting landscape in the Gulf. This is in line with the aspirations of GCC leaders who see sports as a symbol of regional strength, progress and prosperity. Mohammed Bu Khater, vice president of the UAE Boxing Federation and leader of the national team at the Gulf Youth Games, confirmed that preparations are being made for the Games. Boxing competition completed.The tournament is supervised by the Asian Boxing Confederation.(ANI/WAM)