sport can play key role in preserving uae national identity, sulayem tells conference

From: Al Bawaba | Date: April 17, 2008 | Copyright information

UAE rallying legend Mohammed Ben Sulayem said today that sport can play an important role in helping to protect and preserve the national identity of Emiratis. Speaking on the second day of the 'United Arab Emirates National Identity Conference' in Abu Dhabi, the 14 times Middle East rally champion said success in sport builds national pride, and he called for a major team effort to create more UAE champions and involve more young Emiratis in the country's sports event infrastructure. Sulayem...

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