Abu dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Sports Council has won two prestigious awards for the 'ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon' and 'Active Hub' at the International Sports Convention Awards 2026, in recognition of its efforts in developing sports initiatives and enhancing community participation in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
According to Emirates News Agency, the awards were announced during the International Sports Convention held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom. The Abu Dhabi Sports Council secured the 'Diversity and Inclusion' award for the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2025, one of the region's leading sporting events. This marathon plays a significant role in promoting a culture of community sports and attracting runners from around the world, offering multiple race distances that facilitate broad participation from various segments of society.
In addition to this accolade, the council received the 'Professional Services' award for its Active Hub programme. This community platform aims to encourage society members to adopt healthy lifestyles and regularly engage in physical activities. The programme achieves this through sports programmes and initiatives targeting different age groups across 23 centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra.