Further spreading its message for a healthier UAE, a local diabetes centre has joined forces with local organisations in a five-day football tournament.
The seventh annual Play for Life tournament, organised by the Imperial College London Diabetes Centre (ICLDC) kicked off on 23rd March as 16 of the capital’s leading organisations, led by HH Sheikh Saif bin Saeed bin Saif Al Nahyan pledged their support for a healthier lifestyle.
After a pre-tournament parade around the Zayed Sports City stadium, the teams began their friendly seven-a-side matches.
Play for Life, held under the patronage of HH Sheikha Fatima bint Mubarak, is part of ICLDC’s public health awareness campaign known as ‘Diabetes-Knowledge-Action’ aimed at encouraging residents to adopt a balanced diet and regular exercise in order to lead a healthy lifestyle.
The final match is scheduled for 27th March at 7pm. The winning team will be awarded a Football 2014 Tournament trophy while other titles for best goalkeeper, top goal scorer, best player and a fair play award will be handed out.
