The UAE Wrestling Federation has rolled out an extensive summer training initiative spanning venues in the capital and Al Ain, according to a statement distributed by the Emirates News Agency. Daily sessions focus on freestyle and Greco-Roman disciplines for participants aged eight to 18, with separate tracks established for male and female athletes. The program runs through mid-August and incorporates strength conditioning, tactical instruction and mock bouts to prepare competitors for future events. Federation officials noted that registration surpassed initial projections, reflecting increased interest among Emirati families.
Coaches drawn from the national team roster are supervising all activities, the federation detailed in its announcement. Workshops on sports nutrition, injury avoidance and mental preparation supplement mat work at both sites. Abu Dhabi’s center emphasizes explosive techniques while the Al Ain facility concentrates on ground control and endurance training. The split-location format allows broader access for athletes residing across the two main urban centers.
A review published by the Asian Wrestling Federation placed the UAE among nations recording steady growth in youth registration, with national figures showing a 22 percent rise in licensed junior wrestlers since 2021. Similar camps organized by the UAE body since 2018 have seen multiple graduates advance to represent the country at the Asian Youth Championships and Gulf tournaments. This season’s curriculum builds on feedback collected from last year’s cohort to refine age-specific progressions and coaching ratios.
The initiative forms part of the federation’s contribution to the National Olympic Committee’s talent pipeline, which has supported wrestling delegations at successive editions of the Asian Games. Data published by the committee indicates that wrestling accounts for roughly 12 percent of all combat-sport licenses issued to citizens under 20. Organizers have scheduled observation days for parents and have invited sports ministry representatives to assess select training blocks.
Additional recreational elements, including team-building exercises and recovery sessions, have been integrated to maintain balanced schedules throughout the four-week period, the statement added. Late registrations remain possible for specific weight categories that have not yet reached capacity. The program concludes with an internal tournament that serves both as evaluation tool and celebration of participant development.
