(MENAFNEditorial) SHARJAH - February 03 2016: Cozmo Travel a member of Air Arabia Group and a leading travel management company in the region announced the launch of ‘Cozmo Champions Cup’ an annual football championship for school students. This initiative is first-of-its-kind by any travel company in the Northern Emirates region. The tournament is organised in association with Sharjah Sports Council National Olympic Committee and the UAE Sports for All Committee.
The inaugural edition of the Cozmo Champions Cup will feature teams from a total of 16 schools taking part in the event on February 13 at the Wanderers Club in Sharjah. The inter-school football tournament is aimed to pave the way for youth to promote physical activity sporting talents and aptitudes while fostering and building a healthier lifestyle at a shape-up phase in their lives.
Commenting on the tournament Mr. Jamal Abdulnasar CEO – Cozmo Travel said “We are extremely proud to launch ‘Cozmo Champions Cup’ for school students from across the Northern Emirates region. This is one among the CSR initiatives of Cozmo aimed at enhancing the overall development of our future generation by promoting sports as an integral part of a child’s overall development. In future we are also looking into conducting football matches for universities and corporate entities in the UAE.”
“Our aim is to identify and promote new talents in the field of football. We believe this tournament will attract young talent towards sports activities and create awareness among them to be also focused on an active and healthy lifestyle. It is a unique opportunity for students from all types of schools to engage and share their experiences. In today’s world sports are equally important as academics for children and hence ‘schools’ became our main choice to begin such an initiative.” he added.
Mr. Saeed Ali Mohammed Al Aajil Director of Social Service at Sharjah Sports Council said “Sharjah Sports Council - Government of Sharjah has always encouraged sports activities to develop both physical and mental abilities of the youth. Our strategy is in line with the approach of the country’s forward-thinking leaders who stress on the importance of sports and extend constant support to sports enthusiasts. We hope this tournament will create new opportunities for students to experience football on a level where they practice leadership commitment fair play and teamwork.”
Mr. Abdelrahman Bin Taliah Managing Director of Cozmo Travel said “Corporate entities always aim towards sustainable social service and this was exactly Cozmo''s vision when putting together the ‘Cozmo Champions Cup’. Football in the UAE gives young students opportunities not only to have fun but to demonstrate their talents as well. Our aim is to have this event an ongoing social event bonding students parents and schools together.”
Ms. Deepa Rajesh Head of Sales at Cozmo Travel elaborated “This is a one-day seven-a-side format football tournament for school students. A total of 16 schools from Sharjah and Northern Emirates will participate in the tournament this year. This being the initial phase of the tournament the teams are set up with students from high school level. We will be expanding this from next year onwards targeting high schools and universities in the respective emirates.”
“We aim to promote the sporting culture by creating awareness among the children on the importance of physical activities to follow a healthy lifestyle. We are keen on promoting and boosting sports activities to a corporate level as well in the coming years. This in turn would elevate the employees’ performance increase their enthusiasm to evolve excel and innovate. A strong sports culture would have a positive impact on them in terms of productivity and fitness as well as developing team spirit” she added.
Exciting prizes and certificates will be awarded to both the winning team and participants. Winners of the tournament will be awarded trophies and medals. Separate awards will be presented to top scorer best player and best goal keeper. All players will be given Participation Certificates.
Taking into consideration the safety of all participating students the organizers have arranged necessary safety measures adhering to international standards and the criteria set by the UAE authorities. All the players and spectators are covered under insurance from Union Insurance while a mobile ambulance service is being sponsored by Zulekha Hospital for any medical emergency that would arise at the ground throughout the tournament.
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