Dubai, United Arab Emirates, October 22, 2026: HH Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, President of the United Arab Emirates Olympic Committee, has praised the efforts of the athletes who brought pride and honour to the Emirates at the Aichi-Nagoya 2026 Asian Games.
At an official reception and felicitation ceremony held at the NOC headquarters in Dubai last week, Sheikh Mansour lauded the nation’s best performance since its Asian Games debut in 1978.
UAE finished 13th overall and second among Arab nations with seven gold medals, five silver and one bronze.
Addressing the athletes at the ceremony, Sheikh Mansour said: “With the achievements you have accomplished and the efforts and contributions you have made, you add a chapter we are proud of in the journey of Emirati sports.
“You are setting an example for future generations in determination, excellence and loyalty in representing the homeland.”
Referring to the seven gold medals won, Sheikh Mansour added: “We were delighted to hear the national anthem of the UAE seven times. These are moments of pride and honour that are worth sacrificing for.”
