NDC Organizes Sports Day for 13th Defence Course Participants

As part of its efforts to promote physical activity and instill values of cooperation and positive competition, The National Defence College organized a special Sports Day for the faculty and participants of the 13th National Defence Course 2025-2026, on Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Military Sports Training Center in Abu Dhabi.

The Sports Day activities included a number of diverse competitions, most notably football, running and walking races, where participants, faculty, and college staff engaged with a spirit of challenge, enthusiasm, and enjoyment. The event’s organization reflected the National Defence College’s keenness to ensure the success of this open Sports Day for the participants.

At the conclusion of the Sports Day, Major General Issa Rashid Al Muhairi, Commandant of the National Defence College, presented trophies to the teams that won first place in the various competitions, praising the high level of sportsmanship displayed by the participants and emphasizing the importance of such activities in promoting physical health, fostering positive relationships, and enhancing communication between participants and faculty.

The Sports Day was highly appreciated by all participants, who expressed their happiness with the event, noting that it contributed to creating an atmosphere of camaraderie, interaction, and a successful recreational sports experience.