Gianni Infantino Honored With Sports Personality Award In Dubai
In a glittering ceremony at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Awards, FIFA President Gianni Infantino was bestowed with the prestigious International Sports Personality of the Year award. The event, inspired by the love of sport exhibited by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has been recognizing outstanding achievements in the realm of sports since its inception in 2009.
Established in 2009, the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Awards have evolved over the past decade. Initially focused on domestic achievements, the awards opened up to international recipients in 2012. Today, the International Sports Personality of the Year stands as the pinnacle of recognition for global figures who contribute significantly to the development and fairness of sports.
Gianni Infantino expressed his deep honor in receiving the International Sports Personality of the Year at the 12th edition of the awards ceremony in Dubai. The accolade, symbolizing creativity, innovation, and fairness in the sports world, aligns with FIFA’s core values of unity, fair competition, equality, and global development. Infantino extended his gratitude to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed, His Excellency Mattar Al Tayer, and the award committees for bestowing this prestigious honor.
The recognition of Gianni Infantino stems from FIFA’s multifaceted efforts in developing football. The implementation of Video Assistant Referee (VAR) technology, advancements in doping detection, and robust monitoring of player injuries showcase FIFA’s commitment to elevating the sport. The awards committee also commended Infantino’s role in launching qualitative initiatives, including the expansion of the FIFA World Cup to 48 teams, a strategic pillar for FIFA’s objectives over the next four years.
Gianni Infantino’s positive impact in the Arab world garnered special acknowledgment. FIFA, under his leadership, granted the region the rights to host multiple FIFA tournaments and major events. The UAE boasts a rich legacy of organizing FIFA tournaments, having held eight events in the last 21 years. These include four FIFA Club World Cups, the FIFA U-20 World Cup 2003, the FIFA U-17 World Cup 2013, and the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2009. The upcoming FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024™ will mark its ninth tournament, commencing next month.
In Infantino’s words, being awarded The International Sports Personality of the Year reflects the success FIFA has achieved in uniting the world through football. The FIFA President expressed gratitude to Sheikh Mohammed, the global football community, and the vibrant city of Dubai. As the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup 2024 approaches, Infantino looks forward to another grand occasion that will further strengthen the global bond through the love of sports.
1. Who recently received the International Sports Personality of the Year award in Dubai?
2. How many FIFA tournaments has the UAE hosted in the past 21 years?
3. What innovative technology did FIFA implement under Gianni Infantino’s leadership?
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