Abu Dhabi Sports Council Wins Two Global Awards at the International Sports Convention 2026

The Abu Dhabi Sports Council achieved a new milestone on the global sports stage after winning 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. The awards were announced during the International Sports Convention held at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, United Kingdom.

This recognition came during the announcement of the winners of the awards organised by the International Sports Convention, which annually celebrates outstanding initiatives and impactful innovations in the global sports sector, covering areas such as innovation, sustainability, fan engagement, and inclusivity.

The Abu Dhabi Sports Council won the “Diversity and Inclusion” award for the ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon 2025, one of the region’s leading sporting events, which contributes to promoting a culture of community sports and attracting runners from around the world, while also offering multiple race distances that enable broad participation from various segments of society.

In addition, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council received the “Professional Services” award for the Active Hub programme, a community platform aimed at encouraging members of society to adopt healthy lifestyles and regularly engage in physical activities through sports programmes and various initiatives targeting different age groups across 23 centres in Abu Dhabi, Al Ain, and Al Dhafra.

These awards reflect the growing status of Abu Dhabi as a global destination for major sporting events and highlight its leading role in developing initiatives that combine sports, community health, and sustainability.

Through these initiatives, the Abu Dhabi Sports Council continues to reinforce its vision of promoting sports culture and enhancing quality of life, in line with the Emirate’s strategy to strengthen its position as a global destination for sports and major events.