H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the UAE Olympic Committee, today opened the 4th Nad Al Sheba Sports Tournament (NASS 2016), held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council.

Some 4000 male and female athletes from different countries are participating in NASS which runs to 28th June.

The annual Ramdan tournament hosts a seven sports, including paddle tennis, archery, volleyball, running, wheelchair basketball and goalball.

Sheikh Ahmed and a number of sheikhs and officials attended a goalball match between Abu Dhabi Disabled Sports Club and Al Ain Disabled Sports Club after the opening ceremony.

Source :WAM