6th Fazza International Athletics IPC Grand Prix Competition 2014 kicks off today – Saturday 22nd February

Dubai, 21st February 2014: Over 500 participants from 37 countries will commence competition today (Saturday 22nd February) in the eagerly anticipated 6th Fazza International Athletics IPC Grand Prix Competition that is being staged at the Al Thiqa Club in Sharjah.

The event will last for four days and is being held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, and Organised by the Hamdan bin Mohammed Heritage Center (HHC) and the Dubai Club for the Disabled.

Athletes from around the world took part in the official opening ceremony held at Creek Park on Friday 21st February as organisers welcomed the different delegations with an exciting series of cultural shows to showcase the heritage and tradition of the UAE. The ceremonies were staged in the presence of a wide array of dignitaries, special guests and competition judges and officials.