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flag UAE's chess team for people of determination competes internationally for the first time at the 2025 World Chess Olympiad in Kazakhstan.

flag The UAE's national chess team for People of Determination will compete in the 2025 World Chess Olympiad in Astana, Kazakhstan, from October 19 to 25, marking their first international appearance. flag The five-player team—Omar Al Hashmi, Hamad Bilal, Saleh Najib Lootah, Alia Khalid Radwan, and Aisha Hassan Al Hosani—departed from Dubai with team administrator Jawaher Al Jasmi and coach Doha Moallem. flag Their participation is part of a strategic effort to prepare for the 2028 Abu Dhabi Olympiad, with officials highlighting the event’s role in advancing inclusion and empowering athletes with disabilities. flag The team has undergone extensive training with the UAE Chess Federation and aims to gain international experience to improve their global rankings.

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